Well being for our LGBTQ friends and family? Become an ally and take steps to So what can we all do to help prioritize mental health and More specifically, LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide, experience suicidal thoughts, and engage in self-harm, as compared to youth that identify as straight. In fact, when compared to people that identify as straight, LGBTQ individuals are three times more likely to experience a mental health condition. Discrimination against LGBTQ people has specifically been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. When it comes to the health and well being of the LGBTQ population, research suggests individuals who identify as LGBTQ face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. During the month of June each year, we join together with others to recognize Pride Month, a time to reflect on the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have had in the world.
