06/12/2026
Here are some facts to know this Pride Month🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️!!
🌈 LGBTQ+ youth who report having at least one accepting adult in their life are significantly less likely to attempt su***de.
🌈 Using a person's chosen name and pronouns has been linked to lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among transgender youth.
🌈 LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, largely due to discrimination, stigma, and barriers to care, not because of their identity.
🌈 Research consistently shows that affirming environments improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being.
🌈 Pride began as a protest following the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and continues to be a movement for visibility, equality, and belonging.
The way we speak, listen, and show up for others matters more than we realize.