Gay people are more likely to experience mental health difficulties. These issues may be exacerbated by stigmatization, prejudice, and discrimination. What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is diagnosed when a person experiences periods of extreme mood swings. This disorder can cause sad, hopeless, or irritable moods and grandiose behavior in people who are manic—they may […]

For LGBTQIA+ People of Color, feeling safe in their own skin is an ongoing struggle. Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond explains why… In March 2021, The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth, published a report estimating that suicide attempts among U.S. LGBTQIA+ youth are one every 45 seconds. The report cited discrimination, […]

LGBTQ youth face a disproportionately high suicide rate. Although such statistics are alarming, more needs to be done to address this mental health crisis in the LGBTQ community. Anxiety among LGBTQ Youth A survey of LGBTQ youth suggests that they are 2.4 times as likely as their peers to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. […]