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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 queer community. -
It’s Time for New Standards for Mental Health Care
Our current standards for treating mental illness are inherently flawed. -
Overcoming Cultural Barriers on the Road to Recovery
I advocate for myself and others while trying to make broader changes in my community. -
What I Learned While Volunteering for a Trans Suicide Prevention Hotline
Holding space for someone in crisis can be incredibly powerful, even just to give them a minute to regain calm and catch their breath. -
LGBTQI Mental Health: It’s Not Always Glitter and Rainbows
While the month of June may be ending this week, our commitment to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQI community cannot.
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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. -
This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities
To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. -
Getting Involved with Minority Mental Health
Culture, race, ethnicity and sexual identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. We can all help ignite change against these disparities this Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. -
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. -
Challenging Multicultural Disparities in Mental Health
Many people are unable to attain their highest level of mental wellness for several reasons, and the culture of mental health is just one barrier. Understanding why cultural disparities exist and persist in the mental health field is difficult because the issue is complex. The following is some of what we do know on the topic.