This Month in Psychopharmacology

June is Pride Month

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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:

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Encore Presentation
Beyond the Binary: Affirmative Mental Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse People
CME/CE credits: 0.75 | Expires: November 7, 2024

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This Month in Psychopharmacology
Addressing Mental Healthcare in the LGBTQ Community
June 11, 2021

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NEI Psychopharm Channel
Affirmative Mental Healthcare
In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Schwindt details the importance of Affirmative Mental Healthcare in clinical decision-making.

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This Month in Psychopharmacology
Positive School Climate and Suicidality Among LGBTQ Youth
June 9, 2021

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Encore Presentation
Before It’s Too Late: Strategies for Suicide Prevention
CME/CE Credit: 1.0 | Expires: June 26, 2024

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This Month in Psychopharmacology
Association Between Gender-Affirming Surgery and Improved Mental Health
May 10, 2021

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Video Snippet
Prevention-Oriented Suicide Risk Assessment
CME/CE Credit: 0.5 | Expires: November 30, 2024

Where to find support? Here are some helplines and resources for support.

  • If you are an LGBTQ young person in crisis, having thoughts of suicide, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, you can contact The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors 24/7 at 866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Help, or by texting START to 678-678.
  • Call a crisis hotline, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration National Helpline at 800-662-4357.
  • Text HOME to the Crisis Textline at 741-741.
  • If you’re at immediate risk: Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional. Consider calling 911 or your local emergency number if you can’t get in touch with them.
  • Learn more and find resources from Mental Health America: mhanational.org/pride.