Leading mental health care advocates are urging LGBTQ Texans struggling with depression and social isolation to take part in local Pride events this month to connect and engage with others. With dozens of celebrations scheduled throughout the state in June, counselors encourage engaging in local events and political activism to help alleviate anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, misuse of substances, hopelessness, and thoughts of suicide.
Hear ye, hear ye: A lot positive teen-led stuff went on in Bastrop at the first Bastrop County Teen Summit. Around 200 teen participants, 12 teen leaders, 35 adult volunteers and 11 presenters came together.
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Nonprofits like one in Texas and Arizona’s Prescott Valley are helping the formerly incarcerated start again. One primary goal: Ensure they have access to the health care they need, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.