LGBTQ+

As part of SAMHIN’s mission to encourage open conversations about mental health in the South Asian community, during this Pride Month, we invited Mahashree Portonova, a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ advocacy, to share her experiences and challenges as a mother of a gay son. Her courage in sharing her story is [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the systemic discrimination and health disparities impacting certain minorities in the U.S. While Black and certain Brown communities have appropriately been at the forefront of national dialogue, another group that merits discussion is the LGBTQ+ community. As LGBTQ+ individuals and allies gain platforms to amplify their voices, [...]