Megan Thee Stallion Joins Campaign For Youth Suicide Prevention

Megan Thee Stallion is amplifying a campaign with a good cause. In honor of National Mental Health Day, recognized on Oct. 10, the Houston rapper has teamed up with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Never A Bother initiative. The program aims to prevent suicide in teenage and young adult populations.

It is designed to heighten awareness of suicide prevention tools and resources before, during, and after a crisis. Founded this year, Never A Bother also hopes to reduce self-harm, while encouraging friends to recognize the power they have to support someone in crisis. Resources include materials for individuals with mental health issues, people inquiring to help a friend as well as adults who care for youth, and can be found on the official website.

“Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or alone? Hotties, you don’t have to go through it by yourself!” reminds the 29-year-old on Instagram, sharing the campaign video.

The clip features the “Anxiety” rhymer discussing her own journey with mental health struggles with moments from an interview with Billboard’s executive director of R&B/Hip-Hop Gail Mitchell, according to the outlet.

“It took me a long time to be comfortable talking about my mental health,” shares the Grammy-winning artist. “Asking for help doesn’t make me weak. Asking for help actually built my strength… going to get the help gave me the tools to be stronger. So I just definitely want to talk to the Hotties and let them know it’s OK to ask for help… Hotties, you are never a bother.”

Megan Thee Stallion is not only vulnerable about her mental health in her music. Her platform includes the Bad Bi**hes Have Bad Days Too website, offering resources for various populations who may be facing hard times. Additionally, she also advocates for overall wellness through her Pete and Thomas Foundation, which provides resources for women, children, senior citizens, and underserved communities.

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If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, contact the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.