June is
LGBTQ Pride Month
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We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity
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George Takei
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LGBTQ individuals are almost three times more likely than others to experience a mental health condition such as major depression or generalized anxiety disorder.
- LGBTQ teens are six times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general population.
- For LGBTQ people aged 10–24, suicide is one of the leading causes of death.
- 25% of LGBTQ people abuse alcohol, compared to 5-10% of the general population.
- Nearly 33% of transgender people have negative experiences with health professionals because of discrimination or stigma.
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LGBTQ people must confront stigma and prejudice based on their sexual orientation or gender identity while also dealing with the societal bias against mental health conditions.
Families, friends, and allies play a critical role, so remember to:
- Respect their identity
- Respect the identity of LGBTQ people by affirming how they choose to live--use their chosen gender pronouns.
- Affirming LGBTQ people’s identities can actually save lives. For example, transgender youth whose community uses their personally chosen names have a reduced suicide risk.
- Learn about the early signs of mental illness
- Mental illness is complicated and difficult to understand, but every bit of insight is valuable.
- Be compassionate about the struggles of others.
- Create and teach awareness
- Address anti-LGBTQ language and actions when you hear or see them.
- Support organizations and policies benefiting the LGBTQ community.
- Support them in accessing mental health resources
- Share the It Gets Better Project.
- The Trevor Project, provides a national, 24-hr, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth at 866-488-7386.
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On June 28, 1969, members of the LGBTQ community fought back when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village. Police action was followed by violent demonstrations that became known as the
Stonewall Riots.
Each June,
Pride Month
celebrates this beginning of the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world.
In 2016, President Obama designated the area surrounding the Stonewall Inn as the 412th national park site--the first national park site dedicated to LGBTQ history.
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Results of California Youth Mental Wellness Survey
This survey reached more than 400 people in California, ages 13 to 24, and asked:
- how they view their own mental wellness;
- their access to key mental health resources;
- what they want those resources to look like, and
- the mental health innovations they want to see in the state.
Overall, the survey shows youth care about their mental wellness and recognize it as a priority, but lack access to resources.
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No Place Like Home Advisory Committee
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has held the No Place Like Home (NPLH) Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee discussed the NPLH Draft Guideline Amendments and provided the opportunity for public comment.
There is still time to share your thoughts.
Help shape the guidelines
Public comment period ends
June 10, 2019 at 5:00 p.m
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Universal Sheraton, Los Angeles
For conference information, contact:
#tellingourstories
Presented by:
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
LGBTQ12-S UsCC Subcommittee
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World premiere of film
Two Ways Home
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The film
Two Ways Home
premieres on
Saturday, June 15 at 7 pm
Dances With Films in Hollywood.
Tanna Frederick stars in the film examining mental health awareness, strength, and family. Filmmakers support mental health awareness in cooperation with
NAMI
and
Breaking The Chains Foundation.
Mitzi Wright, local representative at National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) says "
Two Ways Home
makes a valuable contribution to the public understanding of mental health issues and to reduce stigma surrounding mental health."
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Cultural & Linguistic Responsiveness Toolkit Webinar Training
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The goal of this toolkit is to assist local affiliates and partner organizations in beginning to address the mental health disparities that exist among communities from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, and better serve these individuals.
There are two more sessions (all PST):
- Fri, June 7, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Register
- Tue, July 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Register
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NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
Teacher Training
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Through the training, peers, family members and stakeholders will learn how to teach and deliver the NAMI Smarts program with affiliates, individuals and families across the state.
Dates/Times:
July 20-21
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat), 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Sun)
Location:
El Camino Hospital
2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040 Conference Rm G (Sat), Conference Rm C (Sun)
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