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Tell your story. End the stigma. Expert #mentalhealth resources & stories from those who’ve been there before. Initiative of @childmindinst
New York City
Joined September 2014
RT @HRC: Actively work to check in on your LGBTQ friends, family members or colleagues. Make time to connect with them virtually to remind….
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RT @HRC: The best thing you can do to better support LGBTQ youth is listen, become more educated on issues and take action. Make sure you c….
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We want to thank our partners at @HRC for hosting this forum with us, and we hope that these themes of affirmation, supportive community, and available resources extend far beyond this chat.
The best thing you can do to better support LGBTQ youth is listen, become more educated on issues and take action. Make sure you check in on your LGBTQ peers! This pandemic can be hard for some of us to maneuver through and checking up on people can really go a long way. - NC.
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COVID is unique in its capacity to facilitate isolation, particularly among LGBTQ+ youth who might be cut off from normal avenues of support. Reaching out and being there for someone has never been more important or more impactful.
Actively work to check in on your LGBTQ friends, family members or colleagues. Make time to connect with them virtually to remind them that you are an ally and consider promoting helpful resources on your social media pages. - AA.
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RT @HRC: There are wonderful programs like the @TrevorProject that LGBTQ people should know about. Our struggles as LGBTQ youth are unique….
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RT @HRC: Know that there is a family of loving friends and allies out there fighting for your rights and ready to love you unconditionally.….
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RT @HRC: The definitions of gender and sex vary widely depending on culture, region and time period. Self-expression is not linear and you….
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RT @HRC: Love and acceptance is what the LGBTQ community is about and I love my fellow LGBTQ folks like family. Keep persisting even when y….
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RT @HRC: Some great recommendations for LGBTQ youth outreach and support are @HRC, @TrevorProject, @glaad, @GLSEN and @PFLAG. - NC https://….
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RT @HRC: To be an LGBTQ ally, you must LISTEN. Refrain from receiving information through a biased perspective, do your research on the iss….
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RT @HRC: The internet is a wonderful place. A quick Google search will generate hundreds of articles, blog posts and videos made by organiz….
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Q9:.Are there ways that allies can be more supportive to their LGBTQ+ peers during this time?
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Listening and truly trying to understand someone else’s perspective is so important and makes such a big difference. @TrevorProject has a wonderful guide on how to become an LGBTQ+ ally.
thetrevorproject.org
The first step to becoming an ally to transgender and nonbinary people is to learn more; thank you for taking that step with us!
The internet is a wonderful place. A quick Google search will generate hundreds of articles, blog posts and videos made by organizations and individuals to help educate and guide new allies. - AA.
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Q8:.How can people get more information on how to become an LGBTQ+ ally?
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Couldn’t be more in agreement with the HRC Youth Ambassadors. And given that we are in the middle of Pride Month, there’s no better time to connect with these organizations, to seek or provide support to others, and to get involved.
Some great recommendations for LGBTQ youth outreach and support are @HRC, @TrevorProject, @glaad, @GLSEN and @PFLAG. - NC.
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Q7:.What are your recommendations for places LGBTQ+ youth can find support?
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Negative reactions towards one’s LGBTQ+ identity can lead to emotional distress and cause mental health concerns. It’s important to us to support youth in their journey and to balance out the invalidation that LGBTQ+ youth can experience.
The definitions of gender and sex vary widely depending on culture, region and time period. Self-expression is not linear and you don’t have to know exactly who you are right now. Play around with names, pronouns, clothing and hairstyles to find your authentic self. - AA.
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Q6:.What would you tell a friend who was struggling with issues related to their LGBTQ+ identity?
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You don’t have to struggle alone. At the Child Mind Institute, we know that LGBTQ+ youth benefit most from working with clinicians with experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and who are committed to affirming/supporting LGBTQ+ people.
Know that there is a family of loving friends and allies out there fighting for your rights and ready to love you unconditionally. If you're struggling, consider connecting with groups such as @TrevorProject or other online communities. - NC.
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