Supporting the LGBTQ+ community can help reduce stigma, improve mental health, and create a more inclusive society.
Benefits of allyship
You can learn from and provide opportunity for LGBTQ+ people, and have an impact on a population you might not otherwise interact with.
Build relationships
You can build close relationships and meet Lesbian Leaders throughout the US.
Reduce stigma
You can help reduce stigma, which can contribute to social anxiety and loneliness.
Improve mental health
You can help improve mental health by fostering a sense of belongingness and social support.
Improve resilience
You can help improve resilience by creating affirming and accepting environments.
Improve academic achievement
You can help improve academic achievement by creating safe spaces and fostering supportive relationships.
​Lower substance use
You can help lower substance use by creating safe spaces and fostering supportive relationships
Challenges
LGBTQ+ people face discrimination, including limited access to healthcare, difficulty in securing employment, and bullying or harassment in the workplace.
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