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How to Support LGBTQ Youth

How to Support LGBTQ Youth

There’s a strong connection between LGBTQ+ youth, pronoun usage, and suicide prevention. Here’s why: Respecting pronouns affirms identity: Studies show using a person’s correct pronouns can significantly improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+...
The Power of Storytelling for Mental Health

The Power of Storytelling for Mental Health

In my family, we still refer to my first year of college as “your episode.” That was the time I fell into a major depression, cycled through a few antidepressants, attempted suicide and got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was a harrowing time for me,...

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