Lauren Krouse is a HelpGuide Handbook writer, survivor-advocate, and caregiver in Raleigh, North Carolina, who covers topics including mental health, women’s health, domestic violence, technology, and LGBTQ+ issues. Her work has been published in publications including Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, the Washington Post, Parents, USA Today, Self, and HuffPost, among others. She also writes for nonprofit organizations like the JED Foundation, which is dedicated to preventing suicide and protecting mental health in teens and young adults.
Lauren is passionate about meeting readers where they are and brings an intersectional lens to her work. She’s committed to spotlighting inequity, researching solutions to address systemic barriers that prevent many from leading healthy and safe lives, and building a more compassionate and supportive community for all. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her trying to meditate more often, weightlifting, trying out new recipes, or walking in the woods with her partner and friends.