And such rhetoric and policies are harmful and dangerous to students. Emotional safety and the mental health. But affirming identities through our language and through our policies create belonging. Put more simply, Affirming identities is suicide prevention. It's proven self care. It's strong mental health practice. Pronouns save lives. So let me say this. So let me say this to the students, the LGBTQ students, families and staff of Wisconsin. I believe in welcoming and affirming spaces. (12:17–12:29)
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Asserts that affirming identities and using pronouns are crucial for mental health and suicide prevention.
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