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We Don’t Feel Safe: Marginalization and Mental Health Challenges in the Queer Community

We all need those who stand firmly atop the social hierarchy to listen to us and then use their privilege to act up for the...

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I Think I Might Be Gay

We helped change attitudes and laws. And we discovered the transformative, collective power in the simple act of coming out.

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Using Our Voice to Protect the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

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Being Queer is Joyful

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Hanging On the Edge: Rock Climbing and the Therapeutic Relationship

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Mental Health and Gender Dysphoria

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It’s Time for New Standards for Mental Health Care

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Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery

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Accepting My Sexuality in Eating Disorder Recovery

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What I Learned While Volunteering for a Trans Suicide Prevention Hotline

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Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth

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The Importance of LGBTQ Inner-Equality

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Why We Need More Culturally Competent Therapists

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Recovering from an Eating Disorder as a Trans Person

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Cultivating Self-Acceptance in The LGBTQ Community

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Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community

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College Students of Color: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

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Everyone Deserves Adequate Mental Health Care

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Getting Involved with Minority Mental Health

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You Can’t “Pray Away” a Mental Health Condition

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It’s Time to Talk About Suicide in LGBTQ Communities

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Mental Health Matters for All Students

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