Episode 142 | Anti-LGBTQ Legislation in the United States

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! In today's episode of Psych Talk, I discuss the current sociopolitical climate with regard to LGBTQ+ rights. First, I give a brief history of the Stonewall Uprising and Pride Month. Then, I discuss current anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the United States, highlighting both general themes and specific bills. I discuss what the bills say and problems and potential outcomes with the bills. I discuss the mental health impact of these bills on LGBTQ+ persons and then discuss action steps we can take (especially non-LGBTQ+ individuals) can do to support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Resources: Stonewall Uprising: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-28/ Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/weekly-roundup-of-anti-lgbtq-legislation-advancing-in-states-across-the-country-3 Trans Legislation Tracker: https://translegislation.com/ American Civil Liberties Union: https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/ Case @some_dude_named_case Oliver @olivergdixon Makayla @makaylajwatson Kimberly @misskimberlyanderson Xofer @transmenexist Aiden @aiden_m365 Luke @lukewesleypearson Wesley @wesleymexia Kayden @kaydenxcoleman Schuyler @pinkmataray Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License