June is Pride Month and it’s important to understand the barriers to mental health treatment the impact the LGBTQ+ community Many years of research have identified health and mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, showing they experience higher rates of mental health problems compared to the heterosexual, cisgender population. If you’re a mental health care provider, it’s crucial that you understand what gender-affirming care really is.
More Information and Resources:
NEI Podcast Episode 99 - Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Addressing Mental Healthcare in the LGBTQ Community and Serving Gender Diverse Patients with Dr. Rhonda Schwindt and Dr. Stephen Forssell
Encore Presentation Beyond the Binary: Affirmative Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse People CME/CE credits: 0.75 | Expires: November 7, 2024
This Month in Psychopharmacology The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Healthy June 1, 2022
This Month in Psychopharmacology Addressing Mental Healthcare in the LGBTQ Community June 11, 2021
NEI Psychopharm Channel Affirmative Mental Healthcare In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Schwindt details the importance of Affirmative Mental Healthcare in clinical decision-making.
This Month in Psychopharmacology Positive School Climate and Suicidality Among LGBTQ Youth June 9, 2021
Encore Presentation Before It’s Too Late: Strategies for Suicide Prevention CME/CE Credit: 1.0 | Expires: June 26, 2024
This Month in Psychopharmacology Association Between Gender-Affirming Surgery and Improved Mental Health May 10, 2021
Video Snippet Prevention-Oriented Suicide Risk Assessment CME/CE Credit: 0.5 | Expires: November 30, 2024
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Where to find support? Here are some helplines and resources for support.