Gender and/or sexually diverse people are over twice as likely to experience a mental health struggle than the general population. That’s in large part due to the discrimination that many still face. And mental health resources for gender and/or sexually diverse people are sometimes lacking.
Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, a friend, or just looking to learn more, here are some incredible organizations and resources that are available year-round to promote health and happiness for gender and/or sexually diverse people.
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Some of these books, shows, films, and articles contain themes of body-shaming, transphobia and homophobia, outing someone at work, domestic violence, miscarriage, suicide, intimate partner violence, domestic abuse/violence, toxic relationships, emotional abuse, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and adult-minor relationships. Please look into these potential topics if you are concerned about your own emotional well-being, and remember that there are supports available.
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genderpodcast“The Gender Reveal podcast explores the vast diversity of trans experiences through interviews with a wide array of trans, nonbinary and two-spirit people. Created by journalist and educator Tuck Woodstock, the show also serves as a free educational tool for anyone seeking to learn more about gender.”
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@howtobequeerpodcastA podcast covering the self-described “queer fundamentals”, from pronouns to important queer dates in history, and more!
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@lgbtqpod“Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the world. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD.”
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One From the Vaults“One From the Vaults, a trans history podcast by Morgan M Page. We bring you all the dirt, gossip, and glamour from trans history!”
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Randy Shilts
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Alison Bechdel
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Saeed Jones
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Vivek Shraya
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Carmen Maria Machado
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Kabi Nagata
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Randy Shilts
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Eleanor Crewes
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Sarah McBride
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Linda Hirshman
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Samra Habib
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Torrey Peters
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James Baldwin
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Alice Oseman
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Morgan Rogers
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Casey McQuiston
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Auriane Desombre
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Joshua Whitehead
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Bryan Washington
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Isaac Fitzsimons
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Junauda Petrus
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Chloe Caldwell