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A startling 57 percent of people in the LGBTQ+ community have reported that they or an LGBTQ+ loved one has been threatened or have experienced harassment and a trailing 51 percent have experienced violence due to their sexual or gender identity. While sheer statistics cannot encapsulate the social pressures that the LGBTQ+ community experiences, they certainly do speak to the multiple variables that can exacerbate emotional distress for youth in the LGBTQ+ community. To combat this issue, the first step is awareness. In honor of Pride Month, learn more about LGBTQ+ youth mental health: https://lnkd.in/gdKVF868 #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #LGBTQ #psychology #pridemonth

56% of Americans expressed a desire to seek mental health services for themselves or their loved ones. Yet, the question remains: are we fulfilling this need? Despite the clear demand for mental health services, a staggering 74% of individuals believe that mental health services are not accessible to everyone, with nearly half (47%) citing limited options for care as a significant concern. Learn more about the urgency of mental health care inaccessibility and what YOU can do to fix it: https://lnkd.in/g_gjFM42 #youthmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #mentalhealthadvocacy #mentalhealthcare #healthcare

🌍 The climate crisis isn't just an environmental concern—it's a mental health concern too. A staggering 70% of individuals aged 16-25 express significant worry about the climate, according to a study spanning 10 countries and published in The Lancet. It's abundantly clear: youth are deeply invested in the future of our planet. But here's the twist: the climate crisis isn't just about rising temperatures or melting ice caps; it's also about the profound impact it has on our mental well-being. The connection between climate change and mental health is undeniable, and it's time we address it head-on. Discover how the climate crisis is silently affecting our mental health in ways we never imagined in this article: https://lnkd.in/gpWEwn9s #youthmentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #climateactivism #mentalhealthadvocacy #climatepsychology #climatechange

As we approach the end of March, marking the conclusion of Self-Injury Awareness Month, it's essential that we reflect on the prevalence of self-harm among youth. With an overall prevalence rate of 16.9% among adolescents, it's clear that there's a dire need for peer support and action. So, what can we do to help? 1️⃣ Education:  Learn more about Self-Injury: https://lnkd.in/gFPHsT56 2️⃣ Action:  While education is critical, it is imperative that we channel our knowledge about self-injury symptomology and risk factors to take action and support loved ones! Suspect a Loved one is Engaging in Self Harm? Here's How to Reach Out: https://lnkd.in/gFPHsT56 3️⃣ Guide to Resources:  Remember: It is not our responsibility to "fix" our loved ones! Rather, our goal is to make our community members feel less alone and guide them to supportive resources: Know your resources:  - Suicide and crisis lifeline: 988 - Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741 - CA youth crisis line: 1-800-843-5200 -Trever project (LGBTQ+) crisis line: 1-866-488-7386 Last but not least, remember to take care of yourself and respect your emotional boundaries first and foremost. You've got this ❤️ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youthmentalhealth #psychology #adolescentpsychology

Happy Black History Month from Unité! As a youth-centric mental health organization, we are dedicated to honing the cross sections of youth mental health and other sociocultural factors that impact it. Whether it's racism and prejudice or cultural and social belonging, Unité strives to address the unique identities of youth and the specific mental health needs that may accompany them. 1️⃣ Check out our recent blog on "Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community" at https://lnkd.in/exbv-X_e and our mental health resources for the black community at https://lnkd.in/ek6z3HwW 2️⃣ Check out our most recent blog on the role of "The Role of Cultural-Competency in Holistic Mental Healthcare." Mental health is a universal experience that varies as much as the individuals it connects. Learn more about how we can account for diversity in mental healthcare. 3️⃣ Check out our Global Mental Health Hub for access to multilingual mental health resources: https://lnkd.in/edMRFBwb #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #blackhistorymonth #diversitymatters #culturaldiversity #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthadvocate

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This summer, Unité was fortunate enough to attend the Active Minds, Inc. Mental Health Conference in Washington DC and present our work in the mental health space at the Innovation Expo! Today, Unité was featured on the Active Minds Blog. I invite you to read more about our work below! https://lnkd.in/gBqyNsxV #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #psychology

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Unité could not be more excited to present out 988 Send Hope Challenge!!! In honor of this month, we are setting a major goal of creating 988 cards with hopeful and positive messages that we will then distribute to patients in psychiatric units and hospitals around the nation! The number 988 is thoughtfully chosen as it is symbolized 988--the national suicide and prevention lifeline! If you are interested in joining us and supporting our goal of creating 988 cards for suicide prevention, please reach out to our email at [email protected] or comment below! If you work with transitional aged youth, whether that is through a school club, organization, and/or more, this is an amazing way to help our youth get involved in hopes of fostering emotional wellbeing within the broader community! Looking forward to hearing from you all and never forget to take care of yourself first and foremost! Your mental health matters! #mentalhealth #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthmatters #volunteerwithus #volunteer #youthempowerment #suicideprevention