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Trans, Two-Spirit, and Non-Binary people have always existed, and will always exist.

#LGBTQ #lgbtqia #2Slgbtqia #loveislove #lgbtqsupport #mentalhealth #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #equity #ymhc

People of Color searching for a competent therapist: I strongly urge you to ask [at initial intake/consultation] - "can you please share with me your thoughts about the psychological impact of white supremacy/racism/oppression?" Calmly wait for a response. You deserve one.

By KameelahRashad

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

"I know there is some Black girl out there, so many Black women out there, who are watching me right now, and I wanna tell you, you can do it. Anything is possible. Don't allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, to tell you that you can't be here... You are exactly who you need to be right where you are." By Doechii

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #doechii

"Privilege isn't about what you've gone through; it's about what you haven't had to go through." -Janaya Khan

"Privilege isn't about what you've gone through; it's about what you haven't had to go through."
-Janaya Khan

#motivation #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #hope #ymhc #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #equity #discrimination #stigma #humanrights

It was never a dress.

It was never a dress.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #woman #women #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #itwasneveradress #empowerment

Every woman you know has taken a longer route. Has doubled back on herself. Has pretended to dawdle by a shop window. Has held her keys in her hand. Has made a fake phone call. Has rounded a corner and run. Every woman you know has walked home scared. Every woman you know. By @HarrietEJohnson

By HarrietEJohnson

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Nevertheless she persisted.

Nevertheless she persisted.

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Women of color are more likely to experience microaggressions at work – and that takes a toll on their mental health. 🔸 Judgment questioned in area of expertise 🔸 Feeling like you have to be careful when talking about yourself or life outside of work 🔸 Others express surprise at language skills/abilities 🔸 Interrupted or spoken over 🔸 Overhearing insults about your culture/people like you

Women of color are more likely to experience microaggressions at work – and that takes a toll on their mental health.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #workplacewellness

"Let me remind all women that we live longer and better lives when we have sisters we love, not necessarily born in our bloodline or of our race. Sisters." — Maya Angelou

"Let me remind all women that we live longer and better lives when we have sisters we love, not necessarily born in our bloodline or of our race. Sisters." — Maya Angelou

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

Achieve: Michelle Wingshan Kwan. Illuminate: Amanda Gorman. Defend: Autumn Peltier. Care: Audrey Hepburn. Captivate: Aretha Franklin. Shine: Yma Sumac. Brighten: Esther Earl. Triumph: Laverne Cox. Dream: Sandra Cisneros. Advance: Nichelle Nichols. Lead: Hillary Clinton. Portray: Ming-Na Wen. Serve: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Experiment: Chien-Shiung Wu. Withstand: Serena Williams. Chronicle: Saleha Contractor. Delight: Betty White. Amplify: Billie Holiday. Vocalize: Frances Harper. Voice: Lea Salonga. Protect: Deb Haaland. Leap: Misty Copeland. Mobilize: Michelle Yeoh. Promote: Helen Keller. Prevail: Yusra Mardini. Impact: Rebecca Lee Crumpler. Provoke: Joan Rivers. Overcome: Oprah Winfrey. Transcend: Beyoncé. Diverge: Virginia Woolf. Fight: Shirley Chisholm. Represent: Tammy Duckworth. Inform: Geena Davis. Win: Simone Biles. Activate: Betty Friedan. Dismantle: Audre Lorde.

By Karen Hallion 2022

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #representation #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can talk openly about menstruation. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can run for office. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can testify in your own defense. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can get a loan. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you have the right to read the books you want. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can breastfeed your baby in a public place. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can serve in the military. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can use birth control. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can persecute sexual assault no matter what. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can get a divorce if you choose. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can marry who you want. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can keep the money you earn. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you won't lose your job if you become pregnant. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can go to college. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can practice a professional sport. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can get an abortion. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can have a job. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can wear pants. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can own property. Thank a feminist if you're a woman and you can vote.

Thank a feminist if you're a woman and ...

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #feminism #womensrights

Wifi came from a woman. GPS came from a woman. Bluetooth came from a woman. Windshield wipers came from a woman. Home security systems came from a woman. Kevlar came from a woman. Telecommunications came from a woman. Aquariums came from a woman. Treatments for malaria came from a woman. Automatic dishwashers came from a woman. Computer programming came from a woman. Coffee filters came from a woman. Space station power came from a woman. Liquid paper came from a woman. Paper bags came from a woman. Foot pedal trash cans came from a woman. Monopoly came from a woman. Signal flares came from a woman. Circular saws came from a woman. Retractable dog leashes came from a woman. Invisible glass came from a woman. Computers came from a woman. Chocolate chip cookies came from a woman. You came from a woman.

#woman #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #womenshistory #empowerment

Well-behaved women rarely make history. 🚀 Soar like Amelia ⛑️ Rescue like Harriet ✊ Stand like Rosa ✨ Empower like Malala 🏥 Heal like Florence 🌿 Conserve like Jane 🎒 Embark like Ruby ⚖️ Dissent like Ruth 🌅 Rise like Maya 🎨 Create like Frida 📢 Speak like Kamala 🗺️ Explore like Sacagawea

Well-behaved women rarely make history.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #representation #rolemodels

Happy International Women's Day! "Here's to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them."

Happy International Women's Day! "Here's to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them."

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult #woman. That's why there are so many of us. By Jane Goodall

It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult #woman. That's why there are so many of us.

By Jane Goodall

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #janegoodall #difficultwomen

What is Stigma? Stigma involves negative attitudes, such as prejudice, and negative behaviors, like discrimination. It can prevent individuals from seeking and obtaining care, treatment, or support for mental health issues. The term "stigma" refers to a brand, a mark of disgrace or infamy, and a mark of censure (Dobson & Stuart, 2021). As Ritzer (2021, p. 162) explains, stigma is a characteristic of a person that others perceive, define, and often label as unusual, unpleasant, or deviant. Labels are intended to portray individuals as unpredictable, unreliable, and potentially dangerous (Dobson & Stuart, 2021). When effectively applied, a label creates fear and distance between society and the labeled individual.

What is Stigma?

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The right side of history is never the one that violates the human rights, dignity, and mental health of others.

The right side of history is never the one that violates the human rights, dignity, and mental health of others.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #humanrights #equity #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #socialjustice #disabilityrights #inclusion

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you.

#LGBTQ #pride #lgbtqia #2Slgbtqia #loveislove #lgbtqsupport #mentalhealth #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #ymhc

Coping with Racial Trauma Racial trauma is the result of witnessing and experiencing racial stressors including racism, discrimination, and violence against people of color. These acts of racism and discrimination create an environment in which a person of color feels unsafe in their community.

Coping with Racial Trauma

#trauma #traumahealing #traumarecovery #traumainformed #intersectionalmentalhealth #intersectionalitymatters #socialjustice #equity #discrimination #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

Transphobia isn't an opinion. Racism isn't an opinion. Homophobia isn't an opinion. Sexism isn't an opinion. You don't get to "just disagree" about someone's identity & human rights.

#LGBTQ #pride #loveislove #mentalhealth #ymhc #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #socialjustice

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.

Alabama, 1963

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice

Racism Interrupters: That's not okay with me. I didn't realize you think that. I'm not comfortable with that. That's not funny. Hold on. I need to process what you said. I'm sorry, what? We don't say things like that here. I find that offensive. Help me understand your thinking. What you just said is harmful. By @sylviaduckworth #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #antiracism

Racism Interrupters

By @sylviaduckworth

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Things to do this Black History Month

By @courtneyahndesign

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If Black and Brown children are old enough to experience racism, White children are old enough to learn about it.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #education #inclusion

James Baldwin was a visionary novelist, essayist, and philosopher whose fearless exploration of race, sexuality, and class remains an essential mirror for the American conscience.

#blackhistorymonth #jamesbaldwin #LiteraryIcon #intersectionalitymatters #civilrights

Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society. This year’s theme: “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates three decades of Black History Month in Canada and recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present, and will inspire future generations. #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #mentalhealth #socialjustice #humanrights #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026 #BlackBrilliance #Canada

Black History Month

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No-one was ever harmed by a trans person existing.

#LGBTQ #pride #lgbt #lgbtqia #2Slgbtqia #loveislove #lgbtqsupport #lgbtqpride #mentalhealth #ymhc #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters

Mental health content that should be taught in school from elementary to postsecondary

#studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #schoolmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #teachers #education #ymhc #mentalhealtheducation #intersectionalitymatters

It is available in 577 languages, from Abkhaz to Zulu, making the UDHR the most translated document in the world.

#intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #humanrights #socialjustice #equity #mentalhealth #ymhc

Silence Allows Violence

#suicideprevention #mentalhealth #humanrights #socialjustice #intersectional #intersectionalitymatters #equity #discrimination #stigma #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc