Join our next webinar: Addressing Mental Health Disparities For Black and Hispanic Youth - Register here.
Join our next webinar: Addressing Mental Health Disparities For Black and Hispanic Youth - Register here.
The mental health crisis is especially severe for LGBTQ+ youth. 7 in 10 report symptoms of anxiety and 6 in 10 report symptoms of depression.
CDC data shows that in 2021, nearly 50% of LGBTQ+ students considered suicide. Almost 1 in 4 attempted it, and about 75% reported ongoing sadness or hopelessness.
Societal change is necessary, but parents, caregivers, and peers play a crucial role in supporting these kids.
In a webinar from Fort Health, the Child Mind Institute, and The Trevor Project, mental health and LGBTQ+ youth researchers shared practical advice for parents, caregivers, and educators on how to better support these kids and raise allies.
The key takeaway: being LGBTQ+ does not inherently cause mental health challenges. Mistreatment, violence, discrimination, and bigotry toward them are the causes of many of these challenges.
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