'We can't leave LGBTQ and BIPOC young people behind in the mental health crisis.' OpEd
that two-thirds of LGBTQ youth said anti-trans laws had negatively impacted their mental health, and 85% of trans and non-binary young people reported the same.
The data is clear, our students are not all right. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we owe it to them to approach mental health through understanding their unique needs. Mental health care that considers the impacts of systemic , discrimination, and marginalization while celebrating the intersections of identities is an effective approach to changing these outcomes. Inclusivity in mental health care begins when students know that their classrooms and schools are safe.
Letting students lead is the first step in making long-lasting change. Students want to see the full picture, to have honest conversations around identity and mental health. Bringing varied young voices to the table and giving them the platform to discuss these issues beyond a surface level is essential. Students are known to bring these issues and conversations to peers first, with
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