LGBTQ people at higher risk for mental health issues

Dr. Sheryl Ziegler explains why the LGBTQ community is at higher risk, how coming out affects mental health and what resources are available for those struggling.



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[lastsaint]

According to Maslow's hierarchy on needs, it's fundamental for humans to first have their physiological needs second is the need for security and followed needs to love and the sense of belongingness. Now how would you expect citizens who do not feel safe to be who they are and lives in a culture that is relentless in making them feel that they don't belong and feel unloved? it's not the LGBTQ's people fault they have mental health issues, It's the societies failure to provide an inclusive and safe space for them to thrives as citizens of the world.

[cynthiajones]

Are you ready for Heaven? Have you ever lied, stolen used God's name as a curse word (O-M-G)? According to God's law, you're guilty. But wait, God loves you, he made a way out. God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him will not die but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Please think about it. Repent/believe before the rapture, before the one world government. Jesus died for you, live for him. Love U