Brandon Act Updates Aim for Zero Suicides | Virginia Beach News

A tragic loss turned into a powerful movement: after sailor Brandon Caserta’s suicide in 2018, his parents became relentless advocates for the Brandon Act, pushing to expand mental health access for service members beyond their command. Now, Congress is reviewing the law to close loopholes and extend protections globally, as military suicides remain a heartbreaking crisis. Though 2024 saw a decline, advocates stress that the fight for zero suicides is far from over — driven by personal grief and a fierce commitment to ensure no other family endures this pain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ea8130e4388b124