Pride Month 2025: Shining a Light on LGBTQ+ Mental Health Challenges
- posted: Jun. 02, 2025
Happy Pride Month!
June is Pride Month. Pride commemorates the Stonewall Riots that occurred in June of 1969 where members of the LBGTQ+ community fought back against harassment and brutality. Stonewall is considered a turning point in the gay rights movement. The first Pride March was held a year late in June 1970. Pride month is a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and express solidarity, as well as a time for advocacy and activism. Members of the LGBTQ+ community still face many challenges today.
Below is some statistics centered that you might find surprising:
9.3% of adults within the United States identify as LGBTQ+
22.7% of young adults within the United States identify as LGBTQ+
Of the 9.3% adults, 56% identify as Bisexual
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have a higher rate (almost 6x higher!) of Depression and Anxiety. They also experience a higher rate of Discrimination, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts, and Substance Use.
Domestic Abuse is also higher within the community. 43.8% of Lesbians and 61.1% of Bisexual women experience DV and 26% of gay males and 37.3% of Bisexual males experience DV. 39% of Transgendered individuals experience DV.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community also lack access to adequate health care.
I just want to say to anyone out there who is reading this…whether you identify or not. You are seen, you matter and you are loved. I am a safe space.
If you struggling please reach out. Here is a list of Hotlines that might help as well
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text Begin to 88788
Suicide Hotline call or text 988
LGBTQ National Hotline 888-434-4564
LGBTYQ Youth Hotline 888-2467743
Trevor Project call or text 866-488-7386
*Stats were taken from various websites including Gallup News, CNN, Williams Institute
- posted: Jun. 02, 2025
Happy Pride Month!
June is Pride Month. Pride commemorates the Stonewall Riots that occurred in June of 1969 where members of the LBGTQ+ community fought back against harassment and brutality. Stonewall is considered a turning point in the gay rights movement. The first Pride March was held a year late in June 1970. Pride month is a time for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and express solidarity, as well as a time for advocacy and activism. Members of the LGBTQ+ community still face many challenges today.
Below is some statistics centered that you might find surprising:
9.3% of adults within the United States identify as LGBTQ+
22.7% of young adults within the United States identify as LGBTQ+
Of the 9.3% adults, 56% identify as Bisexual
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have a higher rate (almost 6x higher!) of Depression and Anxiety. They also experience a higher rate of Discrimination, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts, and Substance Use.
Domestic Abuse is also higher within the community. 43.8% of Lesbians and 61.1% of Bisexual women experience DV and 26% of gay males and 37.3% of Bisexual males experience DV. 39% of Transgendered individuals experience DV.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community also lack access to adequate health care.
I just want to say to anyone out there who is reading this…whether you identify or not. You are seen, you matter and you are loved. I am a safe space.
If you struggling please reach out. Here is a list of Hotlines that might help as well
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text Begin to 88788
Suicide Hotline call or text 988
LGBTQ National Hotline 888-434-4564
LGBTYQ Youth Hotline 888-2467743
Trevor Project call or text 866-488-7386
*Stats were taken from various websites including Gallup News, CNN, Williams Institute