{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6573e4788321cf0012a22aad/6586561c6584e20016e08125?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP 02: Out of the Closet: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of LGBTQI+ Community","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6573e4788321cf0012a22aad/1703302466003-4c1bf4867e81f4eb3b399869972f613d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join us as we explore the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQI+ youth in Nepal with two powerful voices: </p><p>• Aditya Dangol, a mental health advocate and Project Manager at Happy Minds, brings his expertise in psychology and community support.</p><p>• Anuj Rai Petter, a transgender rights activist and Program Officer at Blue Diamond Society Nepal, shares his personal experiences and ongoing fight for LGBTQI+ rights and mental health awareness.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we'll dive into:</p><p>• The intersection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health in Nepal's youth.</p><p>• The specific challenges faced by LGBTQI+ youth, including societal stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to mental health resources.</p><p>• Strategies for supporting the mental well-being of LGBTQI+ youth, both individually and through community initiatives.</p><p>• The importance of advocacy and creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. </p><p><br></p><p>Production Partner: Yatra creatives (Sharad Raut Kshetri) </p><p>Studio Support: Taha Yatra Studios (Prakash Bc )</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telleroftalesnp</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telleroftalesnp/</p><p>LinkTree: https://www.linktr.ee/telleroftalesnp </p><p><br></p><p>#TellerofTales #TellYourTale #MentalHealth #LGBTQI+ #Nepal #Inclusion #Empowerment #Advocacy</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Teller of Tales"}