The Power of LGBTQ+ Allyship for Mental Health Care
“Mental health care in the US for LGBTQ+ folks is struggling. LGBTQ+ adults in the United States are 2x as likely to experience a mental health condition. Referrals for mental health counseling are up; 42% of LGBTQ+ youth this last year said they wanted counseling and weren’t able to access it. Social support – or informal support outside of the therapy room – is more important now than ever. LGBTQ+ youth who experience positive support within the home are 2-3x less likely to experience suicidal ideation and less likely to later make a suicide attempt. Allies matter now more than ever.
About Julia
Julia Jordan-Lake, MA, LCPC, is a mental health therapist in Forest Park, IL. Julia works with a range of ages and developmental levels and particularly specializes in child and adolescent mental health. As a part of the LGBTQ+ community, both personally and professionally, Julia strives to be a small part of being with folks of all ages in their stories. It is an honor to get to bring continued awareness to the real challenges facing LGBTQ+ folks and tools for those who love and support our community.
