One of the hardest things a queer person has to contend with is revealing their true identity as part of the LGBTQ community to friends and family, by coming out as gay.
#comingout#comingoutguide
Happy Pride Month! Pride is more important than ever this year.
The ACLU reported it’s tracking 491 bills restricting LGBTQIA+ rights. All of this has an undeniable direct effect on the mental health of those in our community.
#Pridemonth#happypride
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness as an epidemic in the country earlier this month, outlining a series of actions Americans can take to address the growing issue. Reach out for help today!
Self-care is essential for maintaining good mental health, especially for members of the LGBTQ community. Here are some self-care tips that can help you feel your best."
Find community support through LGBTQ organizations or online forums
Practice self-compassion
If you are struggling with mental health issues, remember that you are not alone. Here are some resources that offer support specifically for the LGBTQ community.
Resources:
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860
Lifeline* - 1-800-273-8255
Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for the LGBTQ community.
"If you are not personally free to be yourself in that most important of all human activities — the expression of love — then life itself loses its meaning."
-Harvey Milk
Today is Lesbian Visibility Day! We must all take time to acknowledge, celebrate, and honor the visibility, experiences, and contributions of the lesbian community. #LoveIsLove#CelebrateTogether
Being LGBTQ comes with its own set of challenges, but that doesn't mean we have to be so hard on ourselves. It's important to practice self-love and self-acceptance. Let's remember that we don't need to prove ourselves to anyone in the world. We are good enough just as we are.
Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to recognize the importance of routine HIV testing, status awareness, & continued focus on HIV prevention & treatment for transgender & nonbinary people.
#StopHIVTogether#NTHTD#TransHealth
Congrats to our CA provider Bill Kavanagh on the launch of his amazing new book, "Keep Your Fork! Finding Joy After Life's Challenges". Today only, you can get an ebook on Amazon for only 99 cents!
You can also purchase a copy here: https://t.co/JVlERKyBzD
Being a gay man comes with its unique set of challenges, including the struggle to accept oneself. It's important to prioritize your mental health and practice self-care. Remember that it's okay to take time for yourself and seek help when needed.. #mentalhealth#selfcare#gaymen
LGBTQ counseling is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals and couples who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, or are simply questioning that identity.
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The definition of intersex according to GLAAD is “someone with one or more innate sex characteristics, including genitals, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomes, that fall outside of traditional conceptions of male or female bodies.
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The definition of intersex according to GLAAD is “someone with one or more innate sex characteristics, including genitals, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomes, that fall outside of traditional conceptions of male or female bodies.
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Life can be tough, but it's also full of moments of joy and beauty. Don't forget to take time to appreciate the good things, and make time for the things that bring you happiness. #findjoy#mentalhealthtips#joyinthelittlethings#gratitude
"It is impossible to understand addiction without asking what relief the addict finds, or hopes to find, in the drug or the addictive behaviour" - Gabor Mate
LGBTQ Therapy Space will help you work to heal what is underneath your addiction.