LGBTQ teens often struggle to find mental health care tailored to them
The LGBTQ community is “certainly in a state of crisis, particularly among youth,” Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., the first openly gay Afro Latino in Congress, told NBC News in an email. “Asking for help is a sign of strength, but we need to make sure that we have the proper المزيد
Angus Cloud’s death reinvigorates conversations about mental health on social media
The death of “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud prompted many on social media to reflect on the importance of taking mental health seriously. The cause of death for Cloud, 25, has not yet been confirmed. But family sources told NBC News that Angus had been battling suicidal thoughts since returning from المزيد
Brittney Griner forgoes upcoming road games to focus on mental health, team says
Brittney Griner on Saturday became the latest high-profile athlete to prioritize mental health when her WNBA team announced she won’t travel for a Chicago series. The Phoenix Mercury said Griner would not be on board when the team embarks on a two-game road trip Sunday through Tuesday against the Chicago المزيد
Amid Latino gap in mental health access, lawmakers introduce bill
More than a year after a gunman opened fire in an Uvalde, Texas classroom, Monica Muñoz Martinez is still working to connect survivors with mental health resources and raise awareness about the issue. “There’s still unmet needs and people who are eligible for services still struggle to access those,” said المزيد