🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

26.30 – Finding Online LGBTQ+ Communities Safely: Online spaces can be lifelines for queer youth seeking belonging, but safety must come first. Choose platforms with moderation, privacy controls, and respectful guidelines. Avoid sharing full names, addresses, or personal schedules. Genuine communities focus on care, not gossip or comparison. Supportive groups help you learn language, share stories, and realize you’re not alone. If a conversation ever feels manipulative or pressured, log off immediately and tell a trusted adult. Balance digital connection with real-world grounding—friends, hobbies, or school activities keep perspective strong. Healthy online support feels calm, not chaotic. Use aliases if needed and avoid sharing images you can’t retract. Online pride can still be powerful when combined with boundaries. The internet expands visibility, but safety ensures that connection heals instead of harms. Belonging online should always bring comfort, never fear or regret.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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