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Access to Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Associated with Better Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender Adults

Transgender individuals often face significant mental health challenges, including a higher risk of suicide compared to their cisgender peers. In a recent analysis of data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, researchers explored the link between receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAH) in adolescence or adulthood and future mental health outcomes. Among adults who indicated […]

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[…] that impact fire service personnel. Academy Hour offers free online mental health training for first responders on a variety of topics such as managing public criticism, PTSD, suicide prevention, burnout, post-traumatic growth, overcoming stigma and many others. Shield of Resilience Training Course is offered by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) to […]

Stigma Affects Everyone, Even Doctors

  Every year, 300-400 physicians die by suicide in the U.S. This statistic should make us all arc an eyebrow, considering physicians are there to save lives, not take their own. Another study shows that one in four medical students struggle with depression and approximately 11% express suicidal ideations. The American Medical Association (AMA) […]

5 Myths that Prevent Men from Fighting Depression

[…] when they’ve hit rock bottom. Others, sadly, don’t reach out at all. This is one of the reasons why men account for 3.5 times the number of suicides as women. And depression is one of the leading causes of suicide. Fighting depression is difficult. Not only do you have to fight the illness but […]

CDC Releases National Survey on High School Student Mental Health

[…] of school connectedness to peers and adults – even virtually – was identified as a protective factor against poor mental health, feelings of hopelessness, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. The report highlights the pivotal role schools can play in supporting youth mental health outcomes and calls for increased support. To learn more, see the […]

This Pride Month, NAMI’s ‘Mental Health Without Conditions’ Campaign Gives Voice to the LGBTQ+ Community and Addresses Inequity, Disparities

[…] to experience a mental health condition, compared to cisgender individuals. For transgender and nonbinary youth, these risks increase dramatically, including a higher likelihood of serious consideration of suicide and actual suicide attempts. Rather than limiting or banning life-saving care, NAMI urges the availability of evidence-based practices that improve mental health outcomes for transgender and […]

Confronting Mental Health Challenges in Rural America

[…] of rural America — there was little information and few, if any, resources available. The wake-up call for me and my family was in 2012 with the suicide of my 28-year-old nephew, Brooks. Like so many people who live in small towns and remote areas of our country, my beloved nephew kept his suffering […]

Let’s Talk About Depression

[…] of disease by 2030. It can cause individuals to struggle greatly, impacting their functioning at work, school and in relationships. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide, which takes the lives of 800,000 people worldwide each year. Despite these grim statistics, there is hope and depression can be prevented and treated. But in […]

Facing Discrimination While Advocating

[…] it was clear she intended to oppose my advocacy despite my best intentions. At the same time, I had inquired about applying for vendor tables with a suicide awareness event organized by a local community action group. As a regular attendee, I had already identified as a suicide attempt survivor, and was seeking ways […]

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