The Trevor Project has named Megan Thee Stallion its Mental Health Champion of the Year.
The nonprofit, which focuses on suicide prevention and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth, made the announcement on Friday (October 11) in honor of World Mental Health Day. Megan now joins the ranks of past honorees like Lil Nas X, Janelle Monáe, Dua Lipa, and Dylan Mulvaney.
“My goal has always been to use my platform to help break stigmas around mental health and provide resources for those seeking safe spaces to have honest and heartfelt conversations,” Megan said in a statement. “Mental health impacts all of us, so it’s important to lead with love and empathy. I’m grateful for organizations like The Trevor Project that are committed to spreading awareness and supporting our LGBTQ+ youth in powerful ways.”
Megan has long been outspoken about mental health and has made it a core part of her advocacy. In 2022, she launched her “Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too” website, a hub offering mental health resources such as free therapy links, crisis hotlines, and organizations dedicated to the Black community — including directories for Black therapists and LGBTQ+ psychotherapists of color.
In 2023, she partnered with Seize the Awkward for a public service announcement encouraging fans to prioritize their emotional well-being. “I’ve always been told I gotta be strong,” she said in the PSA. “Thick-skinned. Stiff upper lip. Tough as nails. But to be everything for everybody, it wears on you. ‘Black don’t crack,’ they say, but it can. I can. We all can. It’s okay to not be okay.”
In the campaign’s accompanying press release, Megan emphasized the importance of supporting others: “It’s important that we regularly check in on our friends and family and make sure to show empathy, encouragement, and love when they’re struggling. A strong support system can make a powerful difference in someone’s life.”
Megan has also opened up about her personal mental health struggles, particularly following the 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. Speaking with Women’s Health last April, she revealed, “Before I went onstage, I would be crying half the time because I didn’t want to [perform], but I also didn’t want to upset my fans. I didn’t want to get out from under the covers. I stayed in my room. I would not turn the lights on. I had blackout curtains. I didn’t want to see the sun. I knew I wasn’t myself. It took me a while to acknowledge that I was depressed. But once I started talking to a therapist, I was able to be truthful with myself.”
