Article Category: Inclusivity in Mental Health
“Religious trauma is a little bit different than other kinds of trauma because it really does impact your entire worldview,”
Religious trauma impacts more than just faith. It disrupts mental health, self-worth, and identity—especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. “Why would God
“Mental health care is advocacy.” — Ann Russo Mental health advocate and clinical director Ann Russo is helping shape a
Being flexible and open to changing paths if something isn’t working is essential. Sometimes, the initial approach needs reevaluation and
Ann’s early life was anything but conventional. Raised in a small town, her father came out as gay when she
Ann spoke candidly about her unique upbringing. Her father came out as gay in 1985 when she was four years
Ann Russo specializes in working with people who have often been marginalized — particularly people of color and those in
Early in the conversation, Ann shares her personal experience of growing up in a queer household and struggling with internalized
Ann’s exploration into the double standards women face began with a discussion of the contrasting portrayals of Eve and the
