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Gender-Affirming Care – Evokate

WebKey Stats. 65% who were on gender-affirming hormones were somewhat or very concerned about losing access to this care (Trevor Project, 2023); Transgender youths are three times more likely to report suicidal ideation compared to cisgender youths (Eisenberg et al., 2017).; Transgender patients experience disparities in psychiatric illness, including …

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LGBTQ Health & Well-being – ellypost

WebThe Challenge in Finding LGBTQ-Trained Counselors. LGBTQ youth may also encounter health practices and policies that are not inclusive. For example, not all health providers have non-discrimination policies.

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Anti-LGBTQ Policies and Laws – Evokate

WebOnly 21 U.S. states fully protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination. Many of the protections that benefit LGBTQ youth benefit others, as well. For example, gender-neutral bathrooms do not only benefit people with nonbinary gender identities. They also benefit people who need physical supports and parents who need changing tables.

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Home – ellypost

WebEvokate is a tool for young adults who are passionate about intersectional issues related to mental health and want to advocate for change.

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Destigmatizing Mental Health – ellypost

WebMental Health Education Reduces Stigma. The top way to reduce stigma is proximity or when someone close to you shares their lived experience. This means young adults and people with lived experience have a critical role in developing stories and programs to encourage conversations about mental health.

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Take Action Now – ellypost

WebWant to advocate for mental health policy change? Evokate is your comprehensive tool for learning about mental health topics, exploring actions you can take, and organizing advocacy efforts in your community.

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Resources – Evokate

WebMental Health Resources. National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255. If you don’t feel like talking, you can also text the Crisis Text Line:Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. You can also contact: Trans Lifeline(877) 565-8860. LGBTQ trained counselors: Text START to 678678, call (866)-488-7386, or follow the link to

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Racial Justice & Mental Health – Evokate

WebIt is also important that those of us who value both racial equity and mental health as important causes are leaders in these intersecting issues. 55% of young adults have engaged in Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests, and many also value mental health. A majority of young adults say that the BLM movement has had a major impact on their …

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Equitable Mental Health Care – Evokate

WebShort-term plans that are often marketed to young adults aren’t required to cover mental health care. This could include health plans offered through colleges and universities. That’s why it is important to make sure a plan is “comprehensive” — it covers all 10 essential health benefits — before enrolling. However, despite all this

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About & Why – ellypost

WebGet In Touch. For general inquiries and feedback please contact [email protected] media requests, please contact [email protected]. If you are in crisis and need urgent support, please see our resources page with 24×7 care lines.

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Mental Health Promotion & Prevention – Evokate

WebIt is important to treat mental health issues when they arise. It is equally important to be proactive and prevent issues from happening in the first place, when that’s possible. Key factors that make a big difference are food access, housing, education, income, and community networks. Jimena’s Mental Health in a Hispanic Family.

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What Does Medicaid Have to Do With It

WebMedicaid is a federal-state partnership and a public health program that provides health coverage to people with lower incomes. More than 81 million people are covered by Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which covers youth from lower and middle income families until the age of 19.

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The School-to-Prison Pipeline and Mental Health – Evokate

WebThe Juvenile (In)justice System. BIPOC youth with mental health issues are also more likely than White youth with the same issues to be sent to the juvenile (in)justice system instead of being sent to get care.Once in the juvenile (in)justice system, BIPOC youth are less likely to be treated for mental illness than white youth.Trauma as a result of prison conditions and …

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Why is Mental Health Care So Expensive

WebIn Short, Mental Health Can Be More Expensive Than Physical Health. It can be very hard to predict what you’ll be expected to pay. In fact, many mental health professionals do not accept insurance at all, and it can be challenging to find a provider in the insurer’s covered network. While some plans allow individuals to submit for

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Home – Evokate

WebEvokate is a tool for young adults who are passionate about intersectional issues related to mental health and want to advocate for change.

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About & Why – Evokate

Web800-273-8255. Find additional resources. Who We Are. We’re a group of 20 young adults ages 18-25 from many different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives across the U.S. What brings us together is our passion for creating change for mental health. Improving mental health means pushing forward the ideas and leadership of the next generation.

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Crisis Response & Policing – ellypost

WebInjuries and deaths such as the murders of Miles Hall, Kayla Moore, and Walter Wallace, Jr. – all Black and all experiencing mental health crises at the time of their murder by police – highlight police violence in response to mental health crises. Mental health crises should not be criminalized.**. Yet, many counties still deploy police to

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Healing from Intergenerational Trauma and Racism – Evokate

WebIndividually, people can heal from intergenerational trauma**, racism, and/or hatred through mental health care, holistic care, and culturally-specific practices. This can look like art, dance, drumming, herbal medicine, or talk therapy. Racial healing can also be collective. This can look like storytelling circles, engaging in culturally

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Restorative Justice – Evokate

WebApplying Restorative Justice to the Youth Criminal Legal System. Instead of punishing youth for behaviors that could be a result of mental health challenges, restorative justice gives students a second chance to take accountability for their harms.

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