11/17/2025
🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧
🕒 Episode Length: 13:31
Episode 2: Ottawa County Youth Su***de & LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Youth su***de continues to be one of the most pressing public health concerns in our community. In Ottawa County, 38 teens have tragically lost their lives to su***de over the past 15 years. Even more concerning, LGBTQ+ teens are three times more likely than their heterosexual peers to consider taking their own lives.
In this episode, we explore:
🌈 The unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth
💔 How stigma, rejection, and lack of support increase risk
💪 The life-saving power of family acceptance, which can reduce su***de attempts by up to 40%
🤝 How local initiatives are creating safer, more affirming spaces for all youth
Key Message:
Affirmation is prevention. Inclusion is protection. Silence is risk.
💙 Listen now to learn how compassion, education, and community connection can make a difference.
🎧 Listen here: https://mosaiccounseling.com/lgbtq/
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