Monthly Milwaukee Meeting: “Being ‘Crazy’ versus Being Oppressed”
"Being 'Crazy' versus Being Oppressed: Why Trans People Experience Higher Rates of Mental Health Concerns and What You Can Do About It." Description: Trans people are inundated with messages from others -- including being called "crazy." Many internalize this charged word and fear its implications. Others may internalize the stigma related to mental health. Trans people report more depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts than do non-trans people. Even though an untrue narrative may be circulating that trans people inherently experience more mental health concerns, the research says that trans people are more likely to report these symptoms the result of living with minority stress. What *is* minority stress? More importantly, what can you do to counter its health-draining effects? Come hear how stigma and rejection from others has been shown to be linked to mental health concerns and how you can enhance your own and your loved ones' resistance (and resilience!) to their effects. Speaker: Stephanie L. […]