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While Slawson is making headlines for being the first to represent the LGBTQ community in the pageant's 68-year history, we caught up with her while she was getting ready for another first: New York Fashion Week.

\"This is 15-year-old Rachel's biggest dream,\" said Slawson. \"I always wanted to go to Fashion Week and I definitely have a little kid inside me that's freaking out.\"

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PHOTO: Rachel Slawon at Cynthia Rowley's Fall 2020 fashion show.
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Slawson was invited to sit front row at Cynthia Rowley's Fall 2020 fashion show.

\"I think that they heard that I was the first openly queer contestant and they were really excited about that,\" said Slawson.

While the news of her sexuality has opened doors (and the front row at Fashion Week) for Slawson, she says that being queer is not a platform.

Slawson is focused on suicide prevention, and de-stigmatizing bipolar and mental health issues, topics close to her heart.

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PHOTO: Rachel Slawson is the first ever bisexual Miss USA contestant and we got ready with her for her first New York Fashion Week.
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\"The last time I attempted to end my life was actually after Miss Utah USA,\" Slawson said. \"I was 19-years-old and was already struggling with mental health issues.\"

Slawson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder three times before she came to accept it.

\"I've been in a psychiatric facility three times,\" Slawson told \"GMA.\" \"That's more times than I've been to Coachella.\"

Slawson said the stigma around bipolar disorder is part of why it took her so long to get treatment.

\"Bipolar or any mental illness doesn't have to be the end of the road for you. If anything, it's just the beginning of a new chapter,\" she said.

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PHOTO: Rachel Slawson getting ready for her first New York Fashion Week show.
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Slawson's journey to self-love and self-acceptance inspired her #IAmWhy movement, a hashtag meant to encourage people on social media to share their stories and connect with one another.

\"For me, I really believe that the person who is coming to save you is you,\" Slawson said. \"It really takes a person willing to take that first step and ask for help, that's when you become your own superhero.\"

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PHOTO: Rachel Slawson getting ready to attend the Cynthia Rowley Fall 2020 show.
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Not only is Miss Utah 2020 breaking barriers when it comes to talking about sexuality and mental health, she's a total badass while doing it.

Slawson said that being bisexual and being bipolar is what makes her beautiful and pageantry is not meant to glamorize that but normalize the conversation around it.

\"I kind of view competing at Miss USA as a very sparkly TEDx Talk,\" said Slawson. \"As I touch on topics that are so heavy, being able to do that with glittery lipstick on, that's great. I think we need more of that.\"

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PHOTO: Rachel Slawson sporting her Miss Utah sash with her Cynthia Rowley outfit.
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As Slawson finished up her hair and makeup, all that was left was to slip into her Cynthia Rowley design.

But, of course, no pageant girl's outfit would be complete without her sash.

When asked if she would win Miss USA, Slawson said, \"Yes, that's the plan.\"

First New York Fashion Week, then Miss USA ... what can't this beauty queen do?

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even if it feels like it -- you are not alone.

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