Shattered Rainbows: Exploring Mental Health and Resilience in the LGBTQIA+ Spectrum

For today’s topic, we are discussing mental health and suicide as it relates to individuals within the LGBTQIA + community. We are joined by Brittknee Kristin Hanani and she will share her experience with suicide as a member of the community, and a mental health professional. 

Resource: Trevor Project, who’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. You can check them out at https://www.thetrevorproject.org or on Instagram at @trevorproject

Spotlight: Arlana Miller: 19-year-old cheerleader who earned a full ride at Southern University in Baton Rouge and planned to become a psychiatrist. She passed away by suicide on 5/4/22.

Moment of Inspiration: "No matter who you are or who you love, you have a place in the BPDBST community. We support you!" -- Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast

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