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Mental Health Awareness for LGBTQ+ Community

  Belonging to the LGBTQ+ community comes with a sense of empowerment and pride, but it can bring unique challenges. For those who identify as LGBTQ+, it’s important to recognize how sexual orientation and gender identity relates to mental health.…

How to Be an LGBTQ Ally

You probably have at least one person in your life who openly identifies as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer). And while acceptance has increased in recent years, LGBTQ people still face many challenges, including hate crimes, discrimination and barriers…

Six Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth

When a child is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ), talking with parents is one of their greatest challenges. Parents who learn that their child is LGBTQ often feel unprepared. Parents should take steps to help their children…

Worried about a Friend or Scared for Yourself? Mental Health Resources for Young People and Adults

If you or a friend are struggling, remember – you are not alone. Don’t keep it to yourself. Sooner is always better than later to seek help. Reach out for help if you know something, hear something or your gut…

Self-Directed Care Is One Mental Health Tool for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)

One size does not fit all, and that is especially true for people who seek mental health services. “People’s perceptions of the value of mental health services are uniquely shaped by racial or ethnic backgrounds and cultural experiences,” said Amber…

Struggling? You Are Not Alone.

Often the biggest hurdle to getting help is recognizing you need help. Once you or a loved one makes that determination, there are important resources available. Memorial Behavioral Health Emotional Support Line Operates Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 8…

Find Your Happy

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about depression. We know what depression looks like: loss of interest, depressed moods, low energy, no motivation, feelings of hopelessness. But, do we know what we can do about it? “A variety of…