THEn occasion of the Pride Month 2025, eBay Italia And Serenis unite the forces to promote inclusion through a concrete gesture: the donation of 100 packages of free psychological sessions to Trans identity movement. The goal is to offer real support to those who, among LGBTQIA+people, face difficulties related to mental health, often aggravated by stigma, discrimination and economic barriers.
Mental health, a pride Month in the name of concrete psychological support
eBay Italia launches a concrete initiative in support of the mental health of the LGBTQIA+community, in collaboration with Serenisdigital platform dedicated to Psychological well -being. The goal is clear: Promote inclusion through a real and tangible action. The project provides for the donation of 100 Packets of MIT psychological therapy sessions – Trans Identity Movementto help those who face challenges related to mental health and often cannot access a therapeutic path.
Each package includes a Free initial interviewas required by Serenis for all new users, e Two additional sessions offers Thanks to the joint contribution of eBay and Serenis. The support will be provided directly to the people followed by the MIT membership network.
Mental health and LGBTQIA+: an urgent question
Numerous international research shows how LGBTQIA+people, and in particular young people, trans and non -binary peopleare more exposed to mental health problems. According to the study Trevor Project, 2022 (USA) the45% of young LGBTQ+ reported having seriously considered suicide, and over 60% showed clinically relevant anxiety and depression symptoms of anxiety and depression. In addition, a study published on Jama Network Open In 2021 he showed much higher rates of depression in young LGBTQ+ compared to Cisgender and straight peers. Also in Italy, data collected by entities such as theHigher Institute of Health and associations such as MIT highlight a increase in psychological distress, often due to discrimination, social isolation And lack of access to competent and inclusive psychological care.
Young people and mental health: worrying Italian data
According to the latest Istat survey (2023), Over 20% of young people between 18 and 24 years old in Italy said they suffer from anxiety or depression disorders. The numbers grow when they consider themselves LGBTQIA+subjects, who often do not find professional figures prepared to welcome their specificities. There scarcity of psychotherapists formed on queer and trans issues represents a barrier further to access to care.
Serenis aims to fill this void, offering accessible paths and therapeutmas with specific skills. The initiative with eBay goes precisely in this direction: favor inclusion by making therapy accessible even to those who, for economic or social reasons, are excluded.
Many requests for the psychologist bonus. Too many compared to the funds allocated (Getty Images)
A concrete alliance for mental health LGBTQIA+
“Together with Ebay, we chose not to limit ourselves to being present, but of being useful,” said Daniele Francescon, Serenis’ General Manager Co-Founder & General Manager. “Giving therapy paths to those who need it most is our way to say that support for the LGBTQIA+ community is not an initiative of one day, but a concrete and continuous commitment».
Margot Olifson, Ebay Italy country manager, also underlines the importance of the action: “Pride Month is an opportunity for us to act in a tangible and consistent way with the values that guide our daily work. Psychological support is an increasingly urgent need, especially for LGBTQIA+people ».
eBay and the commitment of: diversity, equity and inclusion all year round
The initiative is part of the wider global Ebay commitment for the diversity, equity and inclusion (gods). The company has been promoting an internal culture for years aimed at enhancing the differences, fighting inequalities and supporting the well -being of its employees and community. Supporting initiatives such as the one with Serenis means giving continuity to a path that goes beyond the month of Pride, with the aim of Build a more fair and welcoming society For all identities.
A pride month that leaves its mark
In a panorama where companies often limit themselves to symbolic campaigns, The alliance between Ebay and Serenis represents a concrete example of social responsibility. Give free psychological support to those who need it most – in particular trans people, young lgbtqia+ and marginalized subjectivity – means face one of the main social emergencies of our time at the root: mental health.
Istat, 2023: Mental health and young people
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