In the journey towards supporting the mental health of LGBTQ individuals, it’s essential to bridge the gap between personal beliefs and providing a nurturing environment. This blog post aims to delve into ways in which family and friends can offer support without compromising their own values. We will explore the distinction between affirming the person …
June is a month of celebration, empowerment, and awareness as the world comes together to honor Pride Month. Beyond the colorful parades and vibrant festivities, it’s important to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. Understanding these challenges and knowing how to support individuals in their journey is crucial. In …
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Language Matters In honor of Pride Month this blog post will discuss mental health issues the LGBTQIA+ community experience. One of those is a lack of validation and affirmation. A step LGBTQIA+ allies can take to work towards giving validation is by learning to use the correct terminology and gender affirming language. LGBTQIA+: Acronym for lesbian, …
