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Mental Health and Gender Dysphoria
We need to allow trans kids the space and respect to determine their paths. -
It’s Time for New Standards for Mental Health Care
Our current standards for treating mental illness are inherently flawed. -
NAMI Statement on Rise of State Policies Harming LGBTQI Youth
NAMI strongly opposes any policy or legislation that limits or denies access to medical or mental health care or education based on someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. While there’s a higher prevalence of mental health conditions among LGBTQI youth and adults, only half received the mental health treatment they needed. -
Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
What Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy Means to Me
What started as advocacy for one, turned to advocacy for so many. It’s part of why she continues to be an inspiration to me and so many others today.
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Accepting My Sexuality in Eating Disorder Recovery
The pride I feel about my identity is inextricably linked to the pride I feel about being in recovery from an eating disorder. -
Bettering Mental Health Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Youth
We have a responsibility to remedy mental health disparities and prevent suicide in LGBTQ+ youth. Here's how you can help. -
The Importance of LGBTQ Inner-Equality
"My fight to change everyone’s mind about the LGBTQ community was actually an internal fight I was experiencing with myself." -
Why We Need More Culturally Competent Therapists
"I realized some time ago that no matter how much mental health service I received, those who were providing therapy were not always culturally competent."
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Disparities Within Minority Mental Health Care
The mental health system is flawed. We all know that and many of us have experienced it personally. But all mental health advocates should band together in improving the status quo for those who are the least likely to both seek and receive treatment. Those who are most vulnerable to the systemic disparities of getting help. Those who only get the spotlight for one month out of the year.