Aired May 20, 2021
Helping Those Who Feel Depressed and Helpless
Looking for ways to keep the conversation going about LGBTQ+ issues with your ERG, community group, or PFLAG chapter? Welcome to Something to Talk About, a series designed by PFLAG National’s Straight for Equality program to create conversation about LGBTQ+ issues. Each week we’ll offer an article on LGBTQ+ topics and suggest a few questions you can use to lead a discussion.
We hosted a conversation about this article as a part of PFLAG Connects and Something to Talk About Live on Thursday, May 20. Did you miss it? You can still watch it here!
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Source: CNBC
Author: Abigail Johnson Hess
Questions for Discussion:
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The research highlighted in this article does not include specific data about the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. In your professional experience – why do you think that is the case? In your opinion, is it a problem that, that type of data is not being collected?
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What resources would you recommend to a young person experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm and/or suicidal ideation? Do you have any specific recommendations for already marginalized young people who are struggling with their mental health?
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May 20 is Mental Health Action Day. In addition to self-care, what actions can we all take to improve the policies, programs, and services designed to support those struggling with their mental health?
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