17 veterans committed suicide daily in 2020, prompting Blue Star Families' "Combat the Silence" campaign with VA funding.
17 veterans committed suicide daily in 2020, per the VA's 2022 report. To combat this, Blue Star Families launched the 'Combat the Silence' campaign, funded by VA, with public service announcements teaching military families, peers, and supporters how to identify signs of suicide. The initiative also promotes Blue Star Support Circles, virtual cohorts that train military families and veterans to intervene during mental health crises.
May 27, 2024
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