ľֱ

IG Live June 21: Healing With Pride, Supporting LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

— Despite higher rates of mental health issues, LGBTQ youth have less access to care

MedpageToday
The advertisement for this Instagram Live event.

LGBTQ youth face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts compared to their heterosexual or cisgender peers, with and in the past year. According to ages 13-24, the majority (84%) reported wanting counseling from a mental health care professional, yet more than half of those who wanted it (54%) did not receive it.

Only 28% of youth mental health facilities in the U.S. offered LGBTQ-specific services in 2020, a marginal increase from 25% in 2014. Healthcare professionals have the potential to play a crucial role in improving access amid this shortage, but according to experts, medical schools are not adequately preparing future physicians to care for LGBTQ patients.

In this Instagram Live event, a panel of experts will discuss solutions to the mental health challenges impacting LGBTQ youth and the provision of equitable care.

Featuring:

  • Jeremy Faust, MD (moderator), editor-in-chief at ľֱ ()
  • Jack Turban, MD, MHS, director, UCSF Gender Psychiatry Program ()
  • Chase Anderson, MD, MS, attending child and adolescent psychiatrist, UCSF Gender Psychiatry Program ()

How do I join? Follow on Instagram!

When is the event? Tune in Friday, June 21 at 4 p.m. ET

Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.

Related articles:

Mental Health Disparities Stark for Transgender, Gender-Diverse People

TikTok and the Death of Nex Benedict

Yes, Conversion Therapy Efforts Still Exist in Medical Practice

The Case for Mandatory LGBTQ+ Health Education in ľֱ School

Where Do LGBTQ+ Youth Have Access to Mental Health Services?

New Mexico a Safe Haven for Trans Youth

CDC: 'Alarming' Rise in Violence, Hopelessness Among Teen Girls

  • author['full_name']

    Gillian Booth is a Social Media Manager for ľֱ. She is based in Philadelphia. Interested in collaborating with @MedPageToday on social media? Email: gbooth@everydayhealthgroup.com