Hannah Bowers and X. ARI Talk Queer Joy, Shame, & Self-Acceptance

Singer-Songwriter, Mental Health Advocate, and Emotional Intelligence Assessor, Hannah Bowers joins fellow Musician and Mental Health Advocate X. ARI in a peer-to-peer conversation about their own personal lived experiences, as members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as some of the unique challenges that queer people face throughout their mental health journeys.

In this episode of You. Me. Honestly. X. ARI and fellow musician Hannah Bowers discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, including coming out, navigating feelings of shame and guilt, and facing discrimination. They also discuss how members of the queer community can use self-acceptance as an incredibly powerful tool for their mental health. Watch the full video to learn about several tools and resources that can help support LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their mental health.