On January 21st, Niro and I went to the Trans-Formative schools in Manhattan, to Interview Ro Pena, the Co founder. This was two days after Donald Trump, was elected. We talked a lot about how that choice is going to affect queer kids in America and what he’s going do that affect these kids. We…
LGBTQ+ Youth and Mental Health (C)
Interview With Ty Beauchamp
by 29niros
On Wednesday, January 8th, we met with the LREI school counselor, Ty Beauchamp. Ty has been working at LREI for longer than 3 years, and is usually in the High School, working as the counselor there. One of the first things Ty mentioned to us was the aspect of Social Media. He talked about how Social Media is a double sided sword, meaning its a tool for connecting with community, but also a tool for people to cyberbully and say homophobic things. He also mentioned in school treatment. He touched on the fact that more traditional schools don’t give as much sanctuary or community for Queer teens. He mentioned how teens in general need to be brought up in a non toxic place. Many Queer teens who go to traditional schools don’t have this which causes more issues with their mental health in the long run.
Queer Minds: Navigating the Youth’s Mental Health
by May Edelstein
On Wednesday, January 8th, we met with the LREI school counselor, Ty Beauchamp. Ty has been working at LREI for longer than 3 years, and is usually in the High School, working as the counselor there. One of the first things Ty mentioned to us was the aspect of Social Media. He talked about how Social Media is a double sided sword, meaning its a tool for connecting with community, but also a tool for people to cyberbully and say homophobic things. He also mentioned in school treatment. He touched on the fact that more traditional schools don’t give as much sanctuary or community for Queer teens. He brought up how teens in general need to be brought up in a non toxic place. Many Queer teens who go to traditional schools don’t have this which causes more issues with their mental health in the long run.
