Episode 7 - Dr Jayna

This episode we talk to Dr Jayna Moceri-Brooks, a clinical professor at NYU and military spouse, for a deep dive into veteran mental health, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and suicide prevention. Dr. Brooks shares her journey, starting as a trauma nurse and co-founding Recognize the Sacrifice, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans with combat-related TBIs. They discuss her research on the link between TBI, lack of Purple Heart recognition, and heightened suicide risk, and how this omission impacts both veterans and their families. The conversation also covers Dr. Brooks' legislative efforts, including the Blast Overpressure Safety Act and the Purple Heart Amendment, designed to secure support and recognition for veterans with invisible injuries. She encourages listeners to advocate for these issues with Congress, highlighting how collective action can drive policy changes that support our service members' mental health and well-being. Learn more at https://resurrectinglives.org