LGBTQ+ Pride Month - June Newsletter of Siyan CCBHC

June - Pride Month is Here!

As May gives way to June, we get ready to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month together!

Pride Month is a global celebration of diversity, equal rights, acceptance, and unconditional love. This event honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was the beginning of a transformative movement for LGBTQ+ rights.

Today, Pride Month brings society together to raise our voices in solidarity, reflect on our progress, and advocate for a more tolerant, accepting community and a brighter future.

This May, we invite you to celebrate the courage and resilience of the community and to take your part in creating a world where everyone can live authentically and freely!

The History of LGBTQ+ Pride

The history of LGBTQ+ Pride traces back to the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. On June 28, 1969, members of the LGBTQ+ community stood up against police raids and discrimination at a gay bar located on Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. Their protests are considered the starting point of LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S., and the annual celebration of Pride Month every June.

Next year, in June, people organized public demonstrations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. This tradition has expanded over the decades, and plenty of cities in North America and Europe have begun joining the gay pride parade.

What Does LGBTQ+ Pride Stand For?

The word "pride" in the LGBTQ+ context signifies solidarity, dignity, equality, and diversity in the community. This word has become a symbol that challenges societal norms about sexuality and gender identity.

Here’s what the LGBTQ+ acronym means:

L — Lesbian Women who are attracted to women.

G — Gay

Men who are attracted to men, though it can also be used broadly.

B — Bisexual

Individuals attracted to both their own and other genders.

T — Transgender

People whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth.

Q — Queer

A non-conventional sexual orientation or gender identity.

+ —

Other identities such as asexual, non-binary, and pansexual. It’s a symbol of human diversity.

Mental Health Challenges in the LGBTQ+ Community

Despite our efforts to celebrate equality during Pride Month, unfortunately, LGBTQ+ individuals still encounter significant mental health challenges due to persistent stigma and discrimination.

These are some of the most common mental health challenges LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk of:

Depression - About 50% of LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced depression.
Anxiety disorders - 3 out of 5 of them report experiencing anxiety.
Substance abuse - They use it as a coping mechanism against the psychological impact of exclusion and hostility.
Suicidal thoughts and behavior - Over 50% of trans individuals had thought about ending their lives.
Barriers to healthcare - Discrimination in healthcare settings creates barriers to accessing healthcare services.

LOVE IS LOVE

Get Involved in Pride Month 2024

Pride Month is not just a celebration. It’s a call to action for each of us!

Siyan Clinical Corporation invites you to actively support LGBTQ+ mental health this June. Participate in local Pride events, engage in educational workshops, and contribute to initiatives that enhance LGBTQ+ mental health services.

Your involvement is important for greater acceptance and a more inclusive society. That’s how we can finally destroy the stigma surrounding LGBTQ+ individuals!

Announcements

New May 2024: Siyan’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is now offering Telehealth!

To learn more about the IOP program, please visit: https://siyanclinical.com/intensive-outpatient-program-iop/. To set up an IOP appointment, please call 707-206-7268 and ask to be enrolled in our IOP program. Our front office staff will help answer any questions you have and help get you scheduled in a timeframe and format that works for you.

This monthly Recovery Newsletter is now a part of our new endeavor to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Program (CCBHC), funded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Topics will range from addressing managing mental health as well as substance abuse. To learn more about Siyan becoming a CCBHC, please visit: https://siyanresearch.org/CCBHC/

If you or someone you love would like to schedule an evaluation to see whether you are a fit for the CCBHC program, please contact us at 707-206-7268 or email psychresearch@siyanclinical.com to enroll. We are accepting new patients and accept most insurances including Medi-Cal and Medicare for our CCBHC program.

Every conversation is confidential and we offer telehealth. One day at a time.

Sincerely,

The CCBHC Team

Disclaimer: This product was supported [in part] by grant number H79SM086652 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or polices of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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