Celebrating Pride Month—Honoring Identity, Affirming Mental Health

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ identities, honor the rich history of queer resistance and resilience, and reflect on the ongoing work of creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all. At ReAlign Wellness Group, we believe that mental health care should affirm who you are at your core. That means honoring your identity, listening to your lived experience, and walking alongside you with respect and care.

Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk for mental health struggles—not because of who they are, but because of the societal conditions they live in. Discrimination, rejection, violence, and systemic inequality create chronic stress that can impact emotional and psychological wellbeing.

According to national surveys:

• LGBTQIA+ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers

• Transgender individuals report significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms

• Many queer and trans adults delay or avoid seeking mental health care out of fear of discrimination

Affirming Care Makes a Difference

Mental health care that affirms your identity can be transformative. At ReAlign, affirming care means:

• Seeing your identity as a source of strength, not pathology

• Holding space for your experiences

• Supporting your exploration, expression, and embodiment of your full self

• Celebrating your joy, resilience, and capacity to heal

We believe healing happens in spaces of trust, validation, and community. Pride Month is a reminder of our commitment to standing with the LGBTQIA+ community—not just in June, but every day of the year.