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“Being aware of mental health issues is important and we have to help reduce the stigma of people thinking it’s something that you have to deal with on your own.”

The adorable actress Brittany Snow told reporters about how she got involved advocating the importance of mental health issues at an event for the Jed Foundation last week. She wanted to get involved with the organization ever since her own friend committed suicide as a teen.

This issue is especially important this month as we celebrate LGBTQ Pride and National Men’s Health. Men are five times more likely than females to die by suicide and LGBTQ teens are also more at risk. So spread the word, join a peer mentoring group, or even sign up to volunteer at a suicide hotline. And tell us what you think of Brittany’s words—comment below!