{"id":28630,"date":"2022-05-31T16:20:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T20:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/?p=28630"},"modified":"2022-05-31T20:22:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T00:22:50","slug":"happy-pride-indeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthymindsphilly.org\/dev\/blog\/happy-pride-indeed\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Pride, Indeed!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The month of June brings a colorful array of events for and by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) communities, especially here in the city of Philadelphia.<\/span><\/p>\n

History shows us these communities have experienced their share of triumphs as well as tribulations. More recently, the roller coaster climate of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans laws, policies, and sentiments continue to bring pain to the LGBTQ+ communities. <\/span><\/p>\n

In a 2021 national poll conducted by The Trevor Project<\/a>, 85 percent of transgender and nonbinary youth surveyed indicated a decrease in their mental health due to anti-trans bills being debated in this country. For those who encounter challenges due to racism in addition to anti-LGBTQ+ actions, anxiety and depression are even more heightened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, I have had my share of growth around identity. As an immigrant first, a member of the LGBTQ+ communities, and a person in recovery \u2013 the times I felt most able to thrive and succeed were when those around me would engage with me in a way that it was clear they were open to learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps I was not understood, or the person next to me did not wish to acknowledge nor agree with my Queer identity. However, I am grateful for the times where spaces to learn, unlearn, and connect were created through mutual respect and empathy. The simple gesture of respecting a person\u2019s pronouns or asking how they identify can go a long way!<\/span><\/p>\n

Considering the focus of the mission and vision of DBHIDS along with the impactful services provided through each division, the mental health and wellbeing of a person comes first. As we head into Pride season, I invite you in to remember why we do the work we do. We cannot be there for all Philadelphians if we cannot be there for each other. Happy Pride!<\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author: Suja Mathew (she\/her) is Manager of Learning and Professional Development-Human Resources for the Community Behavioral Health division of the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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