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LGBTQ+ individuals face higher health risks due to discrimination. Inclusive spaces can reduce disparities and promote health equity. Learn how to improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity and access tools and resources for action. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g6tbHUac

Elevate your awareness during LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week! 🌈 Check out this SAMHSA webinar on developing clinical competence in working with LGBTQ youth and families. #LGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek #ClinicalCompetence #InclusiveCare https://shorturl.at/ejuA0

Understanding the barriers to diverse clinical trial participation is the first step towards change. Read the full industry report that identifies ways to raise awareness and better engage the LGBTQ+ community in clinical research. See report here: https://lnkd.in/eFRv_rvG

In 2023, we published our research into the experiences of suicide bereavement amongst people who are LGBTQ+. 20 people participated in the study from a range of backgrounds, experiences and identities. Take a look at the report: https://lnkd.in/etAbBrt5

You are not alone. September is Suicide Prevention Month— an important time to raise awareness, spread hope, share resources and end the stigma. If you need assistance, contact the NAMIHelpline or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Other resources include: ✴️ The Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255 🌈 The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth): Dial 1-866-488-7386 or Text "START" to 678-678 ✨ Trans Lifeline (for the transgender community): Dial 1-877-565-8860 #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention

Open, inclusive, and empathetic communication is key in senior care! Learn how we prioritize cultural sensitivity for LGBTQ+ seniors—celebrating diversity and prioritizing compassionate care. https://lnkd.in/geHVWPMy

The Trevor Project's 2024 U.S. National Survey on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people presents crucial insights from over 18,000 LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-24 across the U.S. For the sixth year, it highlights the troubling connection between anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and heightened suicide risk, as well as the challenges in accessing mental health care. This survey provides actionable strategies to support LGBTQ+ youth, emphasizing the life-saving impact of affirming communities. Learn more about the survey and suicide prevention efforts here: https://bit.ly/3ykYrqv #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Perspectives on Adoption This session aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding LGBTQ+ adoption, explore the intricacies of LGBTQ+ identities within the adoption journey, and shed light on the supportive role of We Are Family. Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ehauviPt

As we celebrate #PrideMonth and the LGBTQ+ people in our communities, let’s consider how we can enhance well-being and recovery within LGBTQ+ communities. 📜 Check out this article from the GAINS Center that looks at inequities LGBTQ+ communities experience when they are at the intersection of the mental health and criminal legal system and learn about possibilities for change: https://bit.ly/3KbRz0Z

How did the colonial project contribute to the suffering of vulnerable sections of society such as LGBTQ+ communities in global south contexts today? 🏳️🌈 Find out more, and read our recommendations to CSOs and donors for a decolonised approach to understanding the realities, needs and aspirations of LGBTQ+ communities in the Global South, here: https://lnkd.in/e2i82y-2