MFLS

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis among LGBTQIA+ Youth with Military-Connected Parents

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Prejudice, MFLS, Gender identity, Anxiety, Quality of life, The Trevor Project, Research, Attention, Bullying, K-12, Human, Child, Inclusion, System, Safety, Tourism, Toy, Nursing, Silence

Blue Star Families addresses the concealed burden of LGBTQIA+ youth with military parents.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Star Families addresses the concealed burden of LGBTQIA+ youth with military parents.
  • As corroborated by both the Trevor Project's findings and the MFLS report, LGBTQIA+ youth with military parents who received strong family support were significantly less prone to mental health issues and suicide risks.
  • In parallel, we urge mental health professionals serving military families to cultivate LGBTQIA+-affirming and culturally competent practices.
  • We believe this would significantly improve the quality of life for LGBTQIA+ youth with military parents, curbing their risks and bolstering their mental well-being.

Blue Star Families Launches New Virtual Cohort to Combat Military Suicide and Mental Health Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 10, 2023
American Red Cross, MFLS, Music, Education, BSF, TAPS, Friends, Suicide, SSG, BSSC, Mental health, Family, Nursing, United

Blue Star Families introduces a new cohort to confront mental health stigma in the military community.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Star Families introduces a new cohort to confront mental health stigma in the military community.
  • The new BSSC cohort further advances the Combat the Silence campaign's proactive commitment to  addressing military mental health.
  • Its impact resonates not only within military families but also throughout the broader community, underscoring its vital role in destigmatizing mental health in the military and beyond.
  • For further information about the Combat the Silence campaign or to sign up for an upcoming Blue Star Support Circles cohort, please visit: bluestarfam.org/blue-star-support-circles/