Blog Posts by mark.rivera@activeminds.org
Crippled But Not Broken: Living as a Disabled Queer Man
One day, as I sat on the sidelines watching the other kids play in the gym at school, I wrote in my marble journal, “Why did I have to be born this way?” Before I understood what it meant to be a Latinx man or queer, or knew the challenges I would face relating to…
We Each Play a Role in Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Content Warning: This piece contains mentions of suicide statistics. Pride Month is a time when many organizations and communities show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community in hopes of creating a culture that is more accepting, welcoming, and inclusive. What started as a result of the Stonewall Riots in…
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults.