Celebrate Pride. Support Mental Health.
June is Pride Month — a time to honor the history, diversity, and resilience of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQ+) communities.
Experiences of sexual orientation and gender identity can deeply shape mental health. Many LGBTQ+ individuals face stigma, discrimination, family rejection, and harassment — challenges that increase the risk for depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Yet identity can also be a powerful source of strength, connection, and pride.
- The numbers tell a story we cannot ignore:
- Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more than twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition.
- Transgender individuals are nearly four times more likely than cisgender individuals to experience a mental health condition.
- Respect and affirmation matter — transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide at half the rate of those whose pronouns are not respected.
This month and every month, DBSA stands with LGBTQ+ communities by providing safe, inclusive peer support, resources, and education. Together, we can break down barriers, combat stigma, and create spaces where all identities are affirmed and celebrated.
DBSA would like to thank the following sponsors for making DBSA’s 40th Anniversary events and activities possible:
