Ali Raza Khan & 4 Years of Me for Myself Campaign : Mental health is a stigmatized topic, and LGBTIQA+ people face even greater challenges when addressing mental health issues.

4 Years of Me for Myself Campaign & Ali Raza Khan core member M4M : Mental health is a stigmatized topic, and LGBTIQA+ people and marginalized communities face even greater challenges when addressing mental health issues.

Certainly! Mental health awareness is crucial for everyone, but it holds particular significance within the queer community. Let’s explore why:

Unique Experiences of LGBTQ+ People and Trauma:

LGBTQ+ individuals face a range of stressors, including higher rates of victimization compared to their heterosexual counterparts.

Nearly 4 times more likely to experience violent assault, they are at higher risk of developing PTSD.

Minority stressors, such as discrimination, internalized stigma, and identity concealment, contribute to their mental health challenges.

Complex Trauma and PTSD Prevalence:

Unfortunately, PTSD prevalence is high among the LGBTQ+ community:

48% of LGB individuals

42% of transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Sexual assault (complex trauma) affects a significant portion of this community.

Creating Awareness and Support:

We must foster understanding, empathy, and acceptance.

Resources like Me for Myself provide valuable support for queer-identified individuals facing mental health issues.

Recognizing microtraumas and addressing minority stressors is essential for promoting mental well-being.

Remember, your voice matters. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to a more compassionate and informed world. 🌈💙

I shared congratulations to Me for Myself and a video message on mental health. 

Link to facebook Video Link to Instagaram Video

Me for Myself Webiste and Social Media Pages: meformyself.com

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Messege:

Hi, Hallo Asalam o Alikum I am Ali Raza Khan from Pakistan.
I started my journey with M4M as volunteer in 2020 , and later this year core volunteer, I had the opportunity to become a core member since 2022. . As a young activist, I would like to congratulate M4M on turning 4! 🎉
Mental health is a stigmatized topic, and LGBTIQA+ people and marginalized communities face even greater challenges when addressing mental health issues. I would like to highlight the importance of speaking about mental health within the queer community because
LGBTQ+ individuals face a range of stressors, including higher rates of victimization compared to their heterosexual counterparts.
Queer community is Nearly 4 times more likely to experience violent assault, they are at higher risk of developing PTSD
Minority stressor, such as discrimination, internalized stigma, and identity concealment, contribute to mental health challenges Among queer community.
Unfortunately, PTSD prevalence is high among the LGBTQ+ community:
42% to 48% LGBT and queer community suffer from PTSD
Sexual assault (complex trauma) affects a significant portion of this community.
– We must foster understanding, empathy, and acceptance.
– Resources like the me for myself M4M provide valuable support for queer and other people facing mental health issues
Recognizing microtraumas and addressing minority stressors is essential for promoting mental well-being. Getting to know best practices to coope this also helpful for an individual
For mental health awareness
Everyone voice matters. By sharing your experiences, you contribute to a more compassionate and informed world.