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This brief summarizes the different military discharge types, explains how less than “Honorable” discharges can affect veteran health, identifies groups of veterans who are at risk of receiving a less than “Honorable” discharge, and makes policy recommendations for the Department of Defense (DoD), civilian employers, and community healthcare providers.

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Austin Brown and Mariah Brennan publish paper on self-esteem in 12-step recovery

Austin McNeill Brown and Mariah Brennan Nanni co-authored a paper titled Self-Esteem in 12-Step Recovery; Theoretical History, Evidence, and Implications for Future Research.

September 23, 2022

Unhealthy Workplace Conditions Contribute to Physician Suicide

Mariah Brennan Nanni , Alexandra Punch

Describes the unhealthy workplace conditions that contribute to poor mental health among physicians and calls for policies that encourage physicians to seek help and rest without the fear of punishment.

March 29, 2022

Self-Esteem and Long-term Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

Mariah Brennan Nanni, Austin McNeill Brown

This brief describes how self-esteem and other strength-based measures of personal growth are better indicators of recovery progress.

January 12, 2021

COVID-19 is a Major Risk to New York State’s Older Veterans

Mariah Brennan Nanni , Mary E. Helander

The older adult veteran population is at high risk of contracting COVID-19. New York State’s veterans are concentrated in geographic areas with rapidly increasing COVID-19 case counts. As the virus continues to spread, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must prepare to provide coronavirus treatments to older adult veterans in NYS.

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Our Female Veterans Deserve Better Healthcare

Mariah Brennan Nanni

This issue brief explains gaps in healthcare coverage for female veterans and ways to address them.

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