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critical factor in determining women's health. Homophobia puts LGBT people at significantly greater risk
for depression, anxiety, drug abuse, and suicide. Racism has also been shown to increase blood pressure
and mortality.
Mental and physical health effects are compounded for those who experience multiple forms of
discrimination. They also result in increased risk of absences from work, increased rates of employment
termination, and cost our national economy untold millions of dollars.
Whether you're on the front lines of a social movement or struggling with discrimination in your daily
life, it can be difficult to survive, let alone find your way forward. Here are five important tips to help you
in your journey: