June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and diversity of LGBTQ+ communities. It is also an opportunity to recognize an important reality: mental health challenges affect LGBTQ+ individuals at disproportionately high rates, and support can make a meaningful difference. For many people, Pride is a celebration of identity, community, and belonging. But, it can also be a reminder of the challenges many have faced navigating stigma, discrimination,

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate women’s strength — but we don’t always talk about the quiet beliefs that keep many women from seeking support. Thoughts like “Other people need therapy more than I do” or “I should be grateful” can feel reasonable, yet they often delay care. This reflection explores common therapy myths women still believe, the real impact they have on mental health, and why choosing support is an act of strength, not weakness.

By Susan O'Brien, Director of Outreach and Education at Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare What Is Outreach and Education? Outreach means meeting people where they are. This can happen at schools, community events, faith groups, health fairs, or local organizations. Education means sharing clear, helpful information about mental health, emotional well-being, and available resources. Together, outreach and education help people understand that mental health is part of overal