Overview

• The nonprofit announced the recognition on World Mental Health Day, citing her sustained advocacy and resource building.
• In a statement, Megan said her aim is to break stigma and connect young people with safe, supportive mental health care.
• Her initiatives include a 2022 wellness resource hub plus partnerships with the Ad Council and California’s public health department.
• The Trevor Project reports that 39% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, with higher rates among transgender and nonbinary youth and youth of color.
• The organization launched a fundraiser in her name, while a separate hostile-work-environment lawsuit against her and Roc Nation remains in litigation with motions to dismiss pending.