According to NAMI, LGB adults are twice as likely as heterosexual adults to struggle with a mental health condition. The LGBTQ+ community struggles with a range of issues, from discrimination to potential rejection from family and friends and more, which can significantly take a toll on one’s mental health and well-being. Thus, the risk of
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