80: PRIDE A discussion about mental health and suicide in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Live Love Lab with Heather Gay

English - June 20, 2023 15:26 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
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Today we are discussing a somber and sobering topic: Mental health and the concerning suicide rates among the US teen population, and specifically the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride is a time to celebrate, but also to recognize the mental health crisis that members of the LGBTQIA+ community are 4 times as likely to be faced with. If you are struggling with mental health or are having a mental health crisis, there are resources available for you. Dial 988 to connect to the Mental Health Lifeline, available 24/7, free and confidential. THE LAB LOVES YOU!