The mental health crisis in the LGBTQIA+ community What would you do if someone told you that if you wanted to be yourself, you would have to give up your home, career and family connections?
I’m sure most of us would be fuming with aggression, screaming and spitting with rage. No matter who you are, we all want to live our lives happily while remaining true to ourselves.
Striving for mental wellness is full of ups and downs, and we all face different fights. Individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community experience unique barriers when navigating the road less traveled to mental wellness.
The discrimination and lack of inclusivity in our heteronormative world leads to disproportionate rates of mental illness in the LGBTQIA+ community.