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To wrap up Pride Month, I just want to remind everyone that members of the LGBTQ+ community tend to have very different experiences with the US healthcare system than non-community members. Not only is access more difficult, they also tend to have more negative experiences with providers. If you're a provider, consider how you can make your practice more LGBTQ+ friendly! Educate yourself and staff on different genders, sexualities, and terminology, customize your intake forms, create a visually welcoming environment (E.G. putting out LGBTQ+ health brochures), and avoid making assumptions. Everyone makes mistakes. Don't aim for perfection—aim for growth and learning! By making yourself a welcoming provider, you contribute to the health of the LGBTQ+ population at large. #PrideMonth #Healthcare #LGBTQ #LGBTQHealth

During Pride Month, let's discuss an important but often overlooked aspect of LGBTQ+ rights - Mental Health! LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. They also face inequalities in support systems and practices such as fair access to healthcare and treatment.  Here's how we can promote well-being of the LGBTQ+ community:  ✔ Create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe, respected, and heard.  ✔ Provide inclusive healthcare that is judgment and discrimination-free.  ✔ Educate yourself and others about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. #PrideMonth #MentalHealth #Inclusion #Diversity #LGBTQ 

🌈 June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, identity, and the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. It's also a crucial time to acknowledge the challenges many LGBTQ+ young people face. The Trevor Project’s 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People revealed a heartbreaking statistic: 41% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, with roughly half of transgender and nonbinary youth experiencing these thoughts. This Pride Month, let's come together to uplift and protect our LGBTQ+ youth. Everyone deserves to live a life filled with hope, acceptance, and love. 💜 [PIC] #LGBTQ #LGBTQSuicidePrevention #Pride #PrideMonth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #Depressed #Depression #Suicidal #Anxious #Anxiety #Lonely #SuicidePrevention #Help #MentalHealthAwareness #Suicide #Pain #YouAreNotAlone #YouAreEnough

Family support is crucial for the mental health of LGBTQ+ individuals. Discover key insights and statistics about the impact of family support, and learn practical steps families can take to provide the love and acceptance their LGBTQ+ members need. Read our latest article to find out more. #MentalHealth https://lnkd.in/gY_vBmAz #LGBTQ #FamilySupport #PrideMonth #EndStigma #LGBTQSupport #WellBeing #MentalHealthMatters

Protecting Your Chosen Family 🌈 Chosen families are an integral part of many LGBTQ+ lives. Estate planning helps ensure they are recognized and protected. Celebrate Pride by securing your family's future. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #EstatePlanning

We are working on some great new shows at Rivet360. What makes a podcast great? There are a lot of factors, including: 1) Passion. When there’s passion about the stories being told, then people put the extra time in to make sure everyone is getting the story right. 2) Planning. Like all other projects, setting up a show for success takes work. The planning part isn’t sexy, but it’s foundational. Really thinking through tone, audience, cadence, format, guests and music up front free you up to focus on the story arc of each episode later on. 3) Positioning. If you build it, they won’t come. You need to put the show in front of the listeners it’s intended for. Make it easy for them. Connor Whitley has been a dream client. He loves the subject matter of the show and is excited about all the voices we’re platforming. I think he actually does find the planning sexy! And he’s partnering with his marketing team to leverage all of Senior Planet’s comms channels.

🌍 On this World Mental Health Day, let's shine a light on the importance of mental health in the workplace, particularly for LGBTQ+ professionals. 💚 MyGwork's groundbreaking global study reveals crucial insights into the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals at work. ⤵️ The statistics paint a clear picture of the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in professional environments. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #LGBTQ #Inclusion #WorkplaceWellnes

29% of people are unsure whether people in the LGBTQ+ community can foster.* We are here to tell you that LGBTQ+ people have the same opportunities to foster. At Swiis, we welcome people from all backgrounds and communities to enquire about fostering. To foster with Swiis, you need to: ✨Be over 21 ✨Have the right to work in the UK ✨Be medically fit to work ✨Have a spare room in your home ✨Enthusiasm, empathy and a willingness to learn and respect the young person's individuality *Based on our survey of 2,000 respondents #LGBTQIA #Fostering #FosteringMyths #MythBust #FosteringQuestions #AllTogetherBetter #FosteringYoungPeople

Our differences should bring us closer. Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. This world can be a scary place for those from the LGBTQ+ community. Hate crimes. Violent speeches. Marginalization. Persecution. Is it any wonder that LGBTQ+ individuals are more than twice as likely to have a mental health disorder compared to their heterosexual counterparts? That LGBTQ+ teens are more likely to experience symptoms of depression? And more than twice as likely to feel suicidal? In a world that seeks to divide, today is a day to remind us that fear may have only one color, but love has many. Support and share this post to show your allyship for the LGBTQ+ community. #diversity #mentalhealth #lgbtq

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This month, we celebrate and spread awareness of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace and their mental health. Did you know: - 31% of LGBTQ+ individuals have faced discrimination and micro-incidents at work. - 85% of employees believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial for driving innovation. - Using a trans young person's correct name and pronouns can reduce symptoms of depression by 71%, thoughts of suicide by 34%, and suicide attempts by 65%. - 1 in 4 people in the LGBTQ+ community have left a job because they didn’t feel accepted. Remember, your words matter! 🗣 When it comes to using the right terminology, we know that most people don't have bad intentions. But the more inclusive we can be, the better everyone will feel. Being mindful of our daily language can make us more aware and encourage reflection on how we can embrace everyone. 🫶 🏳️🌈 #pridemonth #LGBTQ #inclusiveworkplaces #mentalhealthmatters #yourwordsmatter