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LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health: Risk factors leading to higher rates of mental health challenges
LGBTQ adults are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition than heterosexual adults and transgender individuals are four times as likely. LGBTQ people often face discrimination, hurtful stereotypes harassment and violence, which can negatively impact mental health.
Men’s Health Month: Suicide Awareness
More than six million men are affected by depression every year. While mental illness impacts both men and women, men are less likely to seek treatment due to social norms, reluctance to talk and downplaying symptoms. June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to raise awareness of health challenges affecting men, while encouraging them…
Suicide Warning Signs: What to Look Out For
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, 1.6 million Americans attempted suicide in 2022. It’s the second leading cause of death for people ages 25-34, and more than one-third of people who died by suicide in 2022 were age 55 and older. It’s important to be vigilant about signs…