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Gender, race, ability, socioeconomic status, and culture play large roles in a person’s experience with their mental health and substance use care. This upcoming webinar will dive into the distinctive experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals based on their various identities and explore ways to address the health disparities within LGBTQ+ communities. It will also highlight strategies to collect data and meet the unique needs of clients. Register today! #ThePartnershipNH

At LifeWorks NW, we're proud to serve clients at all ages and from all walks of life, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. We offer trauma-informed care that recognizes the unique challenges of this community, supporting issues of growing up LGBTQ+, coming out, domestic violence, navigating changes in self-presentation, and more. Learn more about the mental health services offered at LifeWorks NW: https://lnkd.in/g5KUVAb9 #wellbeingforall #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Addressing Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community 🌈 Pride Month Reminder 🌈 Trauma can significantly impact the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those from marginalized racial and ethnic backgrounds. The journey to healing is complex but vital. This month, let’s focus on creating safe spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Remember, it’s okay to seek help. Therapy and support groups can provide essential tools for coping and healing from trauma. #PrideMonth #TraumaAwareness #HealingJourneys #IntersectionalityMatters

Earlier this month, our Executive Director Joy Alafia had the honor of speaking with KTVU Fox News in the San Francisco Bay Area about the mental health challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 The discussion highlighted troubling data from the CDC showing that LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression, and nearly one-third report poor mental health. This is a stark reminder of the mental health disparities our community faces. In the interview, Joy discussed the current political climate and the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation that is making life even harder for many. The constant fight to simply exist is taking a significant toll on mental health, especially for LGBTQ+ people of color. Other important issues that Joy raised: 🔹 The need to eliminate the stigma surrounding therapy and mental health care. 🔹 Reducing barriers to accessing care for the LGBTQ+ community. 🔹 Increasing the number of LGBTQ+ therapists to provide culturally competent care. 🔹 CAMFT's commitment to offering training on gender-affirming care. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gFRMhvxQ #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #EndTheStigma #InclusiveCare #Pride #SanFrancisco

Did you know that this week is LGBTQ Health Awareness Week? This week, I want to highlight the importance of health equity in shaping the future of LGBTQ health going forward. LGBTQ individuals, like anyone else, deserve access to healthcare that is free from discrimination and provides culturally competent, affirming, and compassionate services. Understanding and addressing the unique healthcare needs of the LGBTQ community is essential to breaking down barriers that have historically marginalized and underserved this population. I think one way that we could improve LGBTQ healthcare is through better, comprehensive LGBTQ health education. By fostering a better understanding of the specific healthcare needs and disparities within the LGBTQ community, healthcare providers can offer more effective and sensitive care. What are some ways that you think we can improve health equity for the LGBTQ community? #LGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek #HealthEquity #LGBTQCommunity

🌈 Dive into LGBTQ family planning with our latest article! Prioritize health, manage finances, and seek inclusive care. Discover tips for conceiving and find the support you need! #lgbtqfamilyplanning #healthprioritization #inclusivecare #conceptiontips #supportivecommunity #queermotherhood #inclusivity #representationmatters

This #PrideMonth, we recognize the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community with mental and behavioral health care. Learn more about how Carelon Behavioral Health is addressing healthcare barriers for LGBTQ+ youth in this article. https://lnkd.in/e6rpShBD

Access to peer support must exist to better the mental health of LGBTQ+ communities. We see you and built a better way to find like-minded individuals, so you feel better supported. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3UDP2D5

A startling 57 percent of people in the LGBTQ+ community have reported that they or an LGBTQ+ loved one has been threatened or have experienced harassment and a trailing 51 percent have experienced violence due to their sexual or gender identity. While sheer statistics cannot encapsulate the social pressures that the LGBTQ+ community experiences, they certainly do speak to the multiple variables that can exacerbate emotional distress for youth in the LGBTQ+ community. To combat this issue, the first step is awareness. In honor of Pride Month, learn more about LGBTQ+ youth mental health: https://lnkd.in/gdKVF868 #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #LGBTQ #psychology #pridemonth

Navigating mental health care shouldn’t be a journey filled with barriers. Our partnership with Envision:You is working to make access easier and more affirming for the LGBTQ+ community. Envision:You is dedicated to closing gaps in behavioral health outcomes for the LGBTQ+ community. Through community-driven programming, advocacy, public awareness, and evidence-based training, they address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in seeking mental health and substance use treatment. The need for tailored, culturally appropriate interventions is clear. LGBTQ+ clients often encounter barriers like discrimination and a lack of provider knowledge about diverse sexual and gender identities. Envision:You is working to eliminate these barriers and ensure that every individual receives the affirmative care they deserve. As part of our partnership, Triad members can now benefit from a 15% discount on Envision:You courses using the code TriadMB at checkout. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_hvnxaf Together, we're committed to supporting, educating, and uplifting LGBTQ+ community members, facilitating access to the affirming and effective care they need to flourish. #EnvisionYou #LGBTQ+Support #InclusiveCare #MentalHealthMatters #AffirmativeTherapy #LGBTQHealth #MentalHealthEquality #SupportDiversity #CommunityWellbeing #TriadPartnership