AWI Our Stories Our Voices presents: The Intersection of Queer Sexual and Mental Health

The Our Stories, Our Voices festival celebrates queer mental health stories told by LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists. Over three days, filmmakers, mental health professionals, and community leaders will lead insightful, interactive workshops focused on the unique experiences of queer people and their mental health.

The patriarchal medical field has always been a breeding ground for discrimination against queer humans, especially in sexual health and education. Simply asking questions about sex practices comes with risk to personal safety, along with feelings of anxiety, shame, and guilt. This sex-positive session, led by Lucie Rachel, used film and spoken word to explore the mental health struggles of seeking physical and sexual wellness as a queer individual, while providing solidarity and resources to our underserved queer community.

You can view the event recording below:

Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance

Details

Day:Wednesday
Date:August 11, 2021
Time:1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
97% of participants said the festival enriched their understanding of LGBTQIA+ mental health experiences
61% of attendees left the festival more likely to seek support for their mental health needs
73% of participants said they are more likely to take action in support of the mental health of others
The films and discussion were amazing. "
-Session Attendee

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Oct
2018
Aug
2020
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Partners

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission The MHSOAC provides vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. MHSOAC holds public mental health systems accountable, provides oversight for eliminating disparities; promotes wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensures positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.

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