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78% of Non-Cisgender College Students Report Mental Health Symptoms

Source: MedPage Today

According to data from the 2015-2017 Healthy Minds Study, involving 71 U.S. college campuses, students with nontraditional gender identities reported two to four times as many symptoms of mental health conditions as cisgender students. Co-author Sara Abelson, MPH, of the … read more

A Guide for Primary Care Clinics to Improve Services for Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Patients

Source: LGBTQ Primary Care Toolkit

Primary care services can play an important role in improving health outcomes and reducing mortality. This toolkit provides clinics with guidance and resources to implement recommendations that are likely to improve services for sexual and gender minority (SGM) people and … read more

A Paired-Testing Pilot Study of Housing Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples and Transgender Individuals

Source: Urban Institute

A new study from the Urban Institute provides quantitative data to support the personal experiences of housing discrimination that LGBTQ people often report in surveys. The researchers conducted over 2,000 “paired tests” in which same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, transgender people, … read more

Addressing Opioid Use Disorder among LGBTQ Populations

Source: National LGBT Health Education Center

Opioid use disorder has reached an alarming rate in the United States. As a population disproportionately affected by substance use disorders (SUDs), the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community has not been spared from the opioid epidemic. This … read more

Addressing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly

Source: RAND Corporation

The government-commissioned RAND study released in May 2016 determined that the cost of providing transition-related care is exceedingly small relative to U.S. Armed Forces overall health care expenditures; that there are no readiness implications that prevent transgender members from serving … read more

Addressing the Needs of Transgender Military Veterans: Better Access and More Comprehensive Care

Source: Transgender Health

Although there are only an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States who identify as transgender, current statistics shows they are more likely to serve in the military than their peers. According to participants in this research study, negotiating … read more

Advancing Healthy Outcomes: Eight Ways to Promote the Health and Well-being of LGBTQ+ Youth Involved with Child Welfare through Family First Implementation

Source: Center for the Study of Social Policy

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) marks a substantial movement toward child welfare reform by beginning to bring child welfare financing into alignment with what research tells us is best for children and families: keeping children in their homes … read more

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Enrollment Assistance for LGBT Communities

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA developed this resource guide to assist health professionals in helping LGBTQ people understand health insurance options under ACA, especially for mental health and substance use services. It also includes a brief overview of behavioral health needs, enrollment barriers, and … read more

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Age of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender in the United States

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

Few data sources exist that can be used to estimate the size and proportion of transgender adults or youth in the U.S. This October 2016 demographic data report utilizes state-level, population-based survey data to estimate the proportion of the population … read more

Alternatives to Monogamy Among Gay Male Couples in a Community Survey: Implications for Mental Health and Sexual Risk

Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior

The researchers examined the psychological and behavioral impact of same-sex relationships on the health of gay and bisexual men who identified as single or in monogamous, “monogamish,” or open relationships. The authors found that being in same-sex monogamous or monogamish … read more

Association Between Gender Minority Status and Self-Reported Physical and Mental Health in the United States

Source: JAMA Internal Medicine

This study confirms that transgender and gender non-conforming in the United States experience health disparities compared with their cisgender peers. Overall, the transgender people sampled in the study were more likely to be overweight, to be uninsured, and to experience … read more

At least 7 states proposed anti-trans bills in first week of 2022

Source: NBC News

nine measures that target trans and nonbinary youths

Be True and Be You

Source: California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). Each Mind Matters.

This brochure discusses caring for your mental health as an LGBTQ+ young adult, including information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and coming out; healthy relationships; common mental health challenges and their symptoms; when to reach out for support; and your … read more

Being African American and LGBTQ: An Introduction

Source: Human Rights Campaign

This article highlights the historical progress of LGBTQ civil rights among African-Americans in the U.S. While the Civil Rights Movement resulted in monumental legal changes for a country just 100 years removed from slavery, African Americans continue to experience bias, … read more

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Best Practices for Asking Questions to Identify Transgender and Other Gender Minority Respondents on Population-Based Surveys

Source: The Williams Institute

In 2011, the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law convened a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional group of experts to increase population-based data about transgender people and other gender minorities by advancing the development of sex and gender-related measures (i.e., … read more

California LGBTQ Resources

Source: California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network

The California LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network focuses on promoting policies and systems changes to achieve health equity for LGBTQ Californians.This resource provides a list of LGBTQ-led and/or organizations that have special programs serving LGBTQ community members at the … read more

California LGBTQ Youth Report

Source: Human Rights Campaign

This report is based on 2017 survey responses from 1,700 California-based LGBTQ youth. One finding reported that 36% of LGBTQ youth in California rate coming out as LGBTQ to their parents as extremely stressful. To address the issues facing LGBTQ … read more

Characteristics and Mental Health of Gender Nonconforming Adolescents in California

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

Gender nonconforming refers to people whose behaviors and appearance defy the dominant cultural and societal stereotypes of their gender. Gender nonconforming youth, including both highly gender nonconforming and androgynous subgroups, make up a significant segment of the adolescent population in … read more

Choosing an LGBTQ-Friendly College

Source: Campus Pride Index

Preparing for college applications is an exciting time for LGBTQ high school students – and it can also be challenging trying to navigate which campuses are LGBTQ-friendly. The Campus Pride Index is the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for prospective … read more

Civil Rights Law Protects Gay and Transgender Workers, Supreme Court Rules

Source: The New York Times

On Monday, June 15th, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ employees from discrimination based on sex. A landmark decision during this challenging time, the ruling coincided with the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall … read more

CLAS Research Clearinghouse

Source: Community Alliance for CLAS

The CLAS Research Clearinghouse was developed by the Center for Applied Resource Solutions (CARS) in partnership with ONTRACK Program Resources on behalf of the Community Alliance for CLAS. The site includes cultural competency related articles, book citations, and dissertations.

Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Latinx Americans

Source: Human Rights Campaign

For those who identify as LGBTQ and as Latinx Americans, the coming out process can be even more complex to navigate. Often, it requires a unique approach that can cut across multiple languages, cultures, nationalities, religious identities, and family generations. … read more

Conducting Research on the Health Status of LGBT Populations

Source: Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities.

This chapter reviews research challenges associated with the study of LGBT populations, the research methods and data sources used in studying these populations, and best-practice principles for conducting research on the health of LGBT people. The final section presents a … read more

Creating Gender-Affirming Meeting Spaces: A Tip Sheet for Planners

Source: LGBTQ TA Center

We have been taught in school that pronouns are binary (she or he) and singular vs. plural (she or they). Yet today, pronouns used in social and work settings may not subscribe to these rules. For example, many people who … read more

Depression and Anxiety Changes Among Sexual and Gender Minority People Coinciding with Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health

With SARS-COV-2 recently sweeping the globe, the population is experiencing a group stressor unlike any phenomenon in this country in the last century. The PRIDE study, a longitudinal cohort of sexual and gender minority people, was included in this COVID-19 … read more

Depression and Suicide Resources for LGBTQ Teens

Source: Teen Vogue

This November 2016 Teen Vogue interview with Trevor Project’s Deputy Executive Director is a youth-friendly introduction to the Trevor Project’s resources available to LGBTQ youth.

Difference-in-Differences Analysis of the Association Between State Same-Sex Marriage Policies and Adolescent Suicide Attempts

Source: JAMA Pediatrics

This study used state-level Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2015. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 years. State same-sex marriage … read more

Disclosure and Concealment of Sexual Orientation and the Mental Health of Non-Gay-Identified, Behaviorally-Bisexual Men

Source: Journal Consultation Clinical Psychology

Previous studies had suggested that greater concealment and less disclosure of sexual orientation may contribute to the lower levels of mental health in bisexual men relative to gay men. This study found that greater concealment was associated with more depressive … read more

Discrimination and Mental Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study examines the associations between multiple types of discrimination and past year mental health disorders in a national sample of 577 LGB adults. The authors found that sexual orientation discrimination was associated with past year disorder only in combination … read more

Disparities in Health Care Access Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals in California

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

This policy brief examines differences in health care access, health behaviors, and health outcomes by sexual orientation among California adults. Using data from the California Health Interview Survey, the study finds that although lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men … read more

Emergency Department Query for Patient-Centered Approaches to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: The EQUALITY Study

Source: JAMA Internal Medicine

The Emergency Department Query for Patient-Centered Approaches to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (EQUALITY) conducted a study that demonstrated that most Americans are willing to disclose sexual orientation in the ED setting. Routine collection of data on sexual orientation is … read more

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Executive Summary 2015 US Transgender Survey

Source: National Center for Transgender Equality

The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey had 27,715 respondents to their survey examining the experiences of transgender people in the U.S. The Executive Summary reports their experiences as involving pervasive mistreatment and violence, harmful effects on physical and mental health, severe … read more

Exploring Culture in CLAS: Religion and Spirituality

Source: Think Cultural Health, Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

This webinar provides an overview of the National CLAS Standards in relation to religion and spirituality as part of a larger series exploring culture and CLAS for providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services.

Exploring Culture in CLAS: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Source: Think Cultural Health, Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

This webinar provides an overview of the National CLAS Standards in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity as part of a larger series exploring culture and CLAS for providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services.

Factors Impacting Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies to Create Safe and Supportive Schools for Sexual and Gender Minority Students

Source: Elsevier

Evidence-based strategies to ensure school safety and supports for SGM youth in the U.S. remain underutilized nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends six evidence-based strategies to improve safety and support for sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth … read more

FAQ: Gender Inclusive Schools

Source: National Association of School Psychologists and Gender Spectrum

The linked sets of FAQ’s were developed by NASP and Gender Spectrum to guide school psychologists in their daily practice as they consult with teachers, administrators, and parents on ways to ensure that schools are welcoming, safe, and gender inclusive. … read more

Federal Judge Says Trump Administration Can’t Stop Funding Sex-Reassignment Surgeries for Military Members

Source: Washington Post

A second federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s proposed transgender military ban, finding that active-duty service members are “already suffering harmful consequences” because of the president’s policy. Justice Department lawyers asked the court this month to dismiss the lawsuit … read more

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Giving Visibility to the Needs of the South Asian LGBTIQ Community in Southern California

Source: South Asian Network and Satrang

Faced with both racism and homophobia, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTIQ) South Asians can find few spaces in Southern California where they can feel safe, healthy, and whole. This research report suggests specific ways for … read more

Glossary of LGBT Terms for Health Care Teams, Updated February 2018

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). National LGBT Health Education Center

Language is powerful and influences many of our interactions. As a health care provider, becoming familiar with terms used by LGBT communities can help provide patients with the highest quality care. This glossary does not have every term used by … read more

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Glossary: LGBTQ

Source: Fenway Health

Fenway Health’s National LGBT Health Education Center developed this glossary for health care teams to use when working with LGBTQ patients. The glossary is updated periodically to reflect language changes over time.

Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People

Source: American Psychological Association

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist psychologists in the provision of culturally competent, developmentally appropriate, and trans-affirmative psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people. The appendix includes a list of terminology and definitions.

Health and Health Care Access in the U.S. Transgender Population Health (TransPop) Survey

Source: UCLA Williams Institute

This report describes and compares health and health care access among transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender participants.

Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults: Results From a Population-Based Study

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults, utilizing data from the 2003-2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992). They found that LGB older adults had higher risk of disability, poor … read more

Homelessness linked to poor mental health among LGBTQ youth, report finds

Source: NBC News

LGBTQ youth of color and trans and nonbinary youth are disproportionately affected by homelessness and mental health issues.

How do I find LGBTQ friendly therapy?

Source: Mental Health America

This article offers tips that include paying attention to provider specialties and reading the therapist’s profile to see if they explicitly talk about LGBTQ.

How Many Adults Identify As Transgender In The United States?

Source: The Williams Institute

This report utilizes data from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to estimate the percentage and number of adults who identify as transgender nationally and in all 50 states. The report found that 0.6%, about 1.4 million, U.S. … read more

How to Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly College

Source: U.S. News

LGBTQ identities are now embraced at many colleges across the U.S. Advocates say that one important starting point for prospective students is to examine a college’s nondiscrimination policies and whether it includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The article also … read more

Intersectional experiences, stigma-related stress, and psychological health among Black LGBQ individuals

Source: Pub Med

The study demonstrates that multiple axes of oppression can jointly shape daily events and predict fluctuations in psychological health.

Is It Okay To Ask: Transgender Patient Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Collection in Healthcare

Source: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

This study is one of the first to recruit a national sample of transgender patients to explore their views on the importance of collecting Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (SO/GI) data in healthcare settings and their preferred methods of disclosure. These findings … read more

Issue Brief: How to Collect Data About LGBT Communities

Source: American Progress

In the United States today, there remains a persistent lack of routine data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity, including the disparities that affect the LGBTQ—leaving the challenges facing LGBT communities largely unmapped. Collecting more and better data about … read more

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Issue Brief: Coming Home to Islam and to Self

Recognizing that many LGBTQ Muslims will find it necessary to keep their sexuality hidden from their communities, HRC’s Coming Home series hopes to provide support — and key resources — to everyone on the journey toward living fully in their … read more

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Issue Brief: LGBT Data Collection

Source: Community Catalyst

The Institute of Medicine and the Joint Commission recommend collecting data on sexual orientation and gender identity in health care settings, especially in electronic health records/electronic medical records. These data are essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care to LGBT individuals … read more

Know An LGBTQ Student Itching To Study Abroad? Here Are Some Things To Think About

Source: NPR

For queer people, the decision to go abroad can come with some added questions: What’s the social and political climate like? Can they be out to their host family? Does the city have a queer scene? In an NPR callout … read more

Latinx LGBTQ Youth Report

Source: Human Rights Campaign

In 2017, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation partnered with researchers at the University of Connecticut to conduct a groundbreaking survey of over 12,000 LGBTQ youth and capture their experiences in their families, schools, social circles, and communities. The survey findings … read more

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Services in the United States: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Landscape

Source: PLOS ONE

This study reviews the early intersections of sexuality and health that led to an LGBT health movement in the United States, as well as the evolution of LGBT health services over time. Findings indicate that LGBT community health centers are … read more

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Immigrant Rights

Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides training and resources to ensure that culturally competent legal services address the complex issues LGBT immigrants face. Some flee persecution in their home countries or have experienced discrimination and trauma in the United … read more

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent School Victimization: Implications for Young Adult Health and Adjustment

Source: American School Health Association

This study analyzed the long-term implications of LGBT school victimization and young adult psychosocial health and risk behavior. The findings included that LGBT school victimization is strongly linked to young adult mental health and risk for STDs and HIV, but … read more

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This CDC resource page provides an overview of the experiences of violence that LGBTQ youth face, the effects of this violence on their education and health, and what schools and parents can do.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Questioning, and/or Gender Nonconforming and Transgender Girls and Boys in the California Juvenile Justice System: A Practice Guide

Source: Impact Justice and the National Center for Lesbian Rights

This practice guide is designed to support California probation departments in meeting their obligation to promote the safety and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning, and/or gender nonconforming and transgender (LGBQ/GNCT) youth in their care and custody. The guide summarizes … read more

LGBT African-Americans and African-American Same-Sex Couples

Source: The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law

This report uses the best available data to provide a population estimate of LGBT African-Americans and African-American same-sex couples in the United States, along with a general overview of their socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.

LGBT Mental Health and Aging Support Guide

Source: California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). Each Mind Matters.

This guide provides information on mental health for older LGBT adults, including considerations around caregiving, legal affairs, rejection and discrimination, and getting the support you need as you move into older adulthood.

LGBT People with Disabilities

Source: Movement Advancement Project (MAP)

The Movement Advancement Project released a summary of research on LGBTQ+ people living with disabilities. This resource describes the unique challenges faced by the estimated 3 million to 5 million LGBTQ+ Americans living with disabilities. It outlines recommendations for advancing … read more

LGBTQ Health and Wellness Profile from the County of Riverside Department of Public Health

Source: County of Riverside Department of Public Health

health status of Riverside County’s LGBT community

LGBTQ People’s Experience of Workplace Discrimination and Harassment

Source: Williams Institute

Findings from this new report on LGBT workplace discrimination show nearly 1 in 10 LGBT workers report experiences of discrimination in the past year.

LGBTQ Population Evaluation Guidelines

Source: CRDP LGBTQ TA Center

The LGBTQ Population Evaluation Guidelines (the Guidelines) were developed during Phase II of the California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP), an initiative funded by the Office of Health Equity at the California Department of Public Health. CRDP was developed in response … read more

LGBTQ Resources and Directories

Source: The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists

Directories for LGBTQ affirming physicians and professional groups

LGBTQ Youth in California’s Public Schools: Differences Across the State

Source: Williams Institute

In this report, the California Student Survey (CSS) and the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) datasets were used to study disparities in school experience and well-being between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ youth in California’s public schools. The study demonstrated that LGBTQ … read more

LGBTQ youth mental health: Trevor Project survey highlights disparities

Source: Medical News Today

The new annual national survey carried out by The Trevor Project highlights mental health disparities among LGBTQ youth. This publication includes results of the third annual national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ youth. The findings reveal the consequences … read more

LGBTQ Youth of Color Impacted by the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

Source: UCLA Williams Institute School of Law

This report is a collection of papers focused on understanding what we know and what we need to better understand about the lives and outcomes of system-involved youth who are both LGBTQ and racial/ethnic minorities.

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LGBTQ+ and Trauma: A Fact Sheet

Source: LGBTQ TA Center

The LGBTQ TA Center’s new introductory resource provides a 1-page overview of trauma, resilience, and the elements of a trauma-informed approach. It includes specific examples of how trauma may impact LGBTQ people, both as individuals and as members of a … read more

Measuring Aspects of Sexuality and Gender: A Sexual Human Rights Challenge for Science and Official Statistics

Source: Chance

Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) are two demographic and personal dimensions that have received relatively little attention in large-scale surveys and official statistics, despite recent advances in social, cultural, and legal equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) … read more

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Mental Health and Suicidality among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sexual Minority Youth Source: American Journal of Public Health

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors used pooled data from 2005 and 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys to examine the relationships among sexual minority status, sex, and mental health and suicidality, in a racially and ethnically diverse sample of youth. Findings included that sexual … read more

Mental health impacts of substance use during pandemic greater in LGBTQ community

Source: Healio News

Household income and rural living were significantly associated with a higher risk for substance use outcomes.

Mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: A developmental resiliency perspective

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study analyzed resilience factors among 425 lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth participants. The authors found positive effects of peer and family support, but that they did not significantly dampen the negative effects of victimization. The findings suggest that mental … read more

Mentoring LGBTQI and Gender Nonconforming Youth

Source: National Mentoring Resource Center

This review examines research on mentoring for youth who are LGBTQ, intersex, and gender nonconforming (LGBTQI-GNC). A growing body of literature has identified patterns of risks faced by LGBTQI-GNC youth and points also to the types of support that may … read more

More Than Half Of Transgender Teachers Surveyed Tell NPR They Are Harassed At Work

Source: NPR

According to an NPR Ed survey of transgender and gender-nonconforming educators, more than half of transgender teachers face harassment or discrimination in the workplace. Fifty-six percent reported some form of workplace discrimination or harassment. Primarily this came from the administration … read more

Most State Policies that Address LGBTQ Students in Schools are Affirming, Despite Recent Trends Toward Exclusion

Source: Child Trends

While statutes and regulations that protect and affirm LGBTQ+ students in schools remain more common than those that exclude them, the recent increase in exclusionary state policies contradicts a research base showing that student outcomes are best served in supportive … read more

National Healthcare Qualities and Disparities Report

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The report assesses the performance of our health care system and identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities, for access to health care and quality of health care. Data show differences in utilization of mental health care … read more

National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network

This directory is an interactive digital resource that helps queer and trans people of color (QTPoC) locate QTPoC mental health practitioners across the country.

National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021

Source: The Trevor Project

This third annual survey provides brand new data on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care disparities, discrimination, food insecurity, conversion therapy, and suicide — in addition to the benefits of LGBTQ-affirming spaces and respecting the pronouns of … read more

Navigating Barbershops and Salons

Source: Gender Spectrum

Hair can be a powerful tool for gender expression that affirms our gender identity. Gender Spectrum presents a video series, “Navigating Barbershops and Salons,” providing basic tools to help people navigate barbershops.

New Research Underscores Mental Health Disparities Faced By Diverse LGBTQ Youth Amid COVID-19 & Beyond

Source: The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project’s third annual National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health emphasizes the need for greater investment in mental health care and intersectional policy solutions to confront the public health crisis of suicide. 42% of LGBTQ youth, including more … read more

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New SAMHSA Webinar on Supporting LGBTQI2-S Youth of Color

The January 2017 Knowledge Network for Systems of Care TV (KSOC-TV) webcast delved into the intersecting identities of LGBTQI2-S youth of color and the associated challenges they may face, such as trauma, suicide, and resilience. A panel of experts discussed … read more

New Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questions: Information for Patients – Translated into Simplified Chinese

This pamphlet was developed as a companion for health centers asking their patients’ sexual orientation and gender identity. This handout walks patients through why they are being asked these questions and what all of the answer options mean. Patients will … read more

New Videos Demonstrate Best Practices in SO/GI Data Collection

Source: National LGBT Health Education Center

These videos demonstrate common questions and issues that arise for frontline and clinical staff when asking patients about their sexual orientation and gender identity. These videos are intended to provide a valuable training tool for health care staff looking for … read more

Our Opportunity to Narrow the Gap: Working with individuals in LGBTQ+ communities

Source: LGBTQ TA Center

This brief includes a discussion of how to make mental health services culturally responsive

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Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare through Cross-System Collaboration

Source: Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)

This May 2016 policy report examines the disparities between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ youth in child welfare settings, and discusses the compounding effects of LGBTQ status and race, ethnicity, and other intersecting identities. The report includes policy strategies to ensure LGBTQ … read more

Out2Enroll

Source: Out2Enroll

Out2Enroll is a national initiative to connect LGBT people and their families, friends, and allies with the new health insurance coverage options available under the Affordable Care Act. Website resources include enrollment support; information for assisters; and FAQs on topics … read more

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Prevention and Early Intervention of Mental Health Concerns in LGBTQ Elders

Source: LGBTQ TA Center

The first LGBTQ TA Center issue brief addresses the health disparities that impact the mental health of LGBTQ older adults. Seniors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning can be the least likely to access health and social … read more

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Prior Military Service, Identity Stigma, and Mental Health Among Transgender Older Adults

Source: Gerontologist

In this research article, the relationship between prior military service, identity stigma, and mental health among transgender older adults is identified. By identifying the role of military service in the mental health of transgender older adults, this study provides insights … read more

Pronouns Are a Public Health Issue

Why is trans-inclusive language in the workplace (and beyond) a public health issue? Work and working conditions are widely accepted as important components of the social determinants of health

Protections for LGBTQ People with Behavioral Health Needs

Source: National Health Law Program

Access to behavioral health services is critical for LGBTQ individuals in the United States. The publication provides guidance for health care advocates and providers to stand up for LGBTQ people in need of access to quality behavior health care.

Providing Trauma-Informed Care at Health Centers for HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). National LGBT Health Education Center

This brief offers health centers an introduction to providing trauma-informed care for HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). The overall aims are to help health center staff understand the disproportionate prevalence of trauma and stress-related disorders among HIV-positive … read more

Qualitative Findings on the Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Australian Gay and Bisexual Men: Community Belonging and Mental Well-being

Source: SAGE Journals

Qualitative research into the experiences of gay and bisexual men during COVID-19

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Race and Ethnicity of Adults who Identify as Transgender in the United States

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

This January 2017 demographic data report draws on state-level, population-based surveys to estimate the racial and ethnic composition of adults who identify as transgender in the U.S. A key finding is that “adults who identify as transgender are more racially … read more

Racial Differences Among LGBT Adults in the US

This report assess whether LGBT people of color (POC) differ from White LGBT people on several areas of health and socioeconomic well-being.

Ready, Set, Go! Guidelines and Tips for Collecting Patient Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SO/GI)

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). National LGBT Health Education Center

LGBTQ people experience significant health disparities and require preventive services and treatment interventions tailored to their unique needs. Yet health care providers often do not know the sexual orientation or gender identity (SO/GI) of their patients, leading to missed screenings, … read more

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Reducing Isolation in the time of COVID-19

Source: LGBTQ TA Center

In this time of physical distancing, many of us have lost our in-person support networks. Religious services, community programs, and support groups can be especially critical for LGBTQ people, who may not always feel welcome in their families, workplaces, or … read more

Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans

Source: Human Rights Campaign

This article provides a historical background to the issues African-Americans face across religious institutions in the U.S. The church has traditionally informed, influenced and guided the day-to-day lives of many African Americans. However, many LGBTQ African Americans face ignorance within … read more

Researchers Find Disparities in Suicide Risk Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults

Source: National Institute of Mental Health

The findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, indicate that the intersection of multiple social identities may compound suicide risk for some lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.

Resource Guide to Coming Out for African Americans

Source: Human Rights Campaign

This resource showcases African-American LGBTQ activists and provides resources on coming out across environments, systems, and individuals. For many African Americans, coming out involves additional cultural factors that make the process more challenging but no less rewarding. It includes having … read more

Resources for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community: Healthcare, Financial Planning, & Long Term-Care

Source: University of North Dakota

This article addresses LGBTQ+ disparities related to access to care, paying for care, mental health, physical health, and financial planning.

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Risk and Resilience During Transgender Identity Development: The Effects of Awareness and Engagement with Other Transgender People on Affect

Source: Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health

This study evaluates how awareness and engagement with other transgender people influences risk and resilience during early gender identity development. The results indicate that for both MTF and FTM trans individuals, having prior awareness that other trans people exist and … read more

Roadmap to LGBTQ+ Mental Health

Source: The Mental Health Coalition

This resource defines LGBTQ+ mental health, tips for fostering wellbeing, and signs to recognize mental health issues. Everyone has mental health, but it can look different based on cultural factors and social group identities like sexual and gender identity.

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Self-Care on the Inside: Tips & Activities to Take Care of Yourself

Source: Sylvia Rivera Law Project

This resource offers tips and activities for self-care for incarcerated individuals. Topics include positive affirmations, breathing exercises, meditation, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and using creativity.

Sexual Minority-Related Victimization as a Mediator of Mental Health Disparities in Sexual Minority Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis

Source: Journal Youth and Adolescence

This study examined minority-specific victimization as a potential explanatory mechanism of sexual minority youth mental health disparities (i.e., higher rates of depression and suicidality). The authors found that this victimization significantly mediated the effect of sexual minority status on depressive … read more

Sexual Orientation and Estimates of Adult Substance Use and Mental Health: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

This October 2016 SAMHSA analysis provides the first set of findings from NSDUH on substance use and mental health issues for adults by sexual identity. The analysis found that LGB adults were more likely to have substance use and mental … read more

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts and Suicide Morbidity Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in Colombia

Source: Williams Institute

This article examines the prevalence of suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts of LGBTQ adults.

Sexual Orientation Discordance Puts Adolescents at Greater Risk for Nonfatal Suicidal Behaviors

Source: American Journal of Preventative Medicine

Recent findings suggest that sexual contact inconsistent with an individual’s sexual orientation (i.e., sexual orientation discordance) may increase adolescent suicide risk. Researchers analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of high school students who identified as heterosexual, gay, or lesbian … read more

Solidarity in Action: A Guide to Visiting Incarcerated Community Members

Source: Sylvia Rivera Law Project

Members of the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) put this visit guide together to improve access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services for low-income people and people of color who are transgender, gender non-conforming, or intersex (TGNCI). … read more

Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors present a conceptual framework describing the psychological and structural pathways through which stigma influences health. They argue that the pervasive nature of stigma, its disruption of multiple life domains, and its corrosive impact on population health mean that … read more

Stress and Mental Health Among Midlife and Older Gay-Identified Men

Source: American Journal of Public Health

This study examined associations between stress and mental health among HIV-negative and –positive midlife and older gay men. Findings included that sexual minority stress and aging-related stress were appeared detrimental to mental health. A sense of mastery partially mediated these … read more

Study Links School Shootings to Male Gender Role Pressure

Source: Good Therapy

According to a study analyzing 29 school shootings between 1995-2005 in the U.S., boys who engage in school shootings are more likely to experience emasculating bullying, such as being called gendered or homophobic epithets. Some researchers argue that “toxic masculinity” and the pressure … read more

Successful Aging Among LGBT Older Adults: Physical and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life by Age Group

Source: The Gerontologist

This study is the first to examine physical and mental health-related quality of life, as an indicator of successful aging, among LGBT older adults. Utilizing a Resilience Framework, the authors found that quality of life is negatively associated with discrimination … read more

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Suicide Attempts among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Adults

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

This January 2014 report was developed with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The major finding is the exceptionally high prevalence of lifetime suicide attempts reported by all respondents. The report authors identify mental health factors and experiences of harassment, … read more

Supporting Safe and Healthy Schools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students

Source: Globe News Wire

A study conducted by GLSEN, Supporting Safe and Healthy Schools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Students, was drawn from a national online survey of 1,741 school mental health professionals (SMHPs) – which included school counselors, psychologists, and social … read more

Supporting Transgender Youth & Their Families Amidst Trans Sports Bans

Source: Athlete Ally

This document covers laws that would ban transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that correspond with their gender identity. Starting in 2020 with the passage of Idaho’s HB500, states in over half of the country have … read more

Supreme Court Will Hear Cases on LGBTQ Discrimination Protections for Employees

Source: National Public Radio (NPR)

The Supreme Court has accepted three cases that ask whether federal anti-discrimination laws should apply to sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace, putting the court on track to consider high-profile LGBTQ issues after its next term begins this … read more

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Talking, Gawking, or Getting It Done: Provider Trainings to Increase Cultural and Clinical Competence for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Patients and Clients

Source: Sexuality Research & Social Policy

This article presents a set of preliminary policy recommendations regarding cultural competency trainings for health care providers to improve service delivery to transgender and gender-nonconforming clients. The authors propose policy recommendations to guide curriculum developers and trainers in developing content … read more

Terminology and Definitions

Source: Center for Excellence of Transgender Health

This brief includes definitions and terminology for some commonly encountered terms in LGBTQ. A detailed discussion of terminology in the context of the great diversity of transgender and gender nonconforming people encountered across cultures and languages is beyond the scope … read more

The Health of Aging Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults in California

Source: National Library of Medicine

This brief provides unique population-level data on LGB adults aged 50-70. The authors find that these adults have higher rates of several serious chronic physical and mental health conditions than similar heterosexual adults, higher levels of mental health service use, … read more

The Impact of Minority Stress on Mental Health and Substance Use Among Sexual Minority Women

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study found a significant impact of minority stressors on mental health and substance use among sexual minority women. The authors recommend that health care professionals should assess sexual minority women for minority stress and coping resources, and refer as … read more

The Institute Launches National Online Resource to Help LGBTQ Youth & Their Families

Source: University of Maryland, The Institute of Innovation and Implementation

When the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) launched their first research on LGBTQ youth and families 20 years ago, they found that families have a compelling impact on their LGBTQ children’s health and well-being. This website offers a map of national programs and … read more

The Necessity of Authentic Engagement: 5 Ways to Build Connections with Youth Facing Adversity

Source: Youth Collaboratory

The Center for Combating Human Trafficking and Youth Collaboratory offers five tips for authentically engaging vulnerable young people. They underscore research that assures us social connections and relationships are a strong protective factor from abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking (among … read more

The Relationship Between Discrimination and Substance Use Disorders Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States

Source: American Journal of Public Health

This study examined the associations between three types of discrimination (sexual orientation, race, and gender) and substance use disorders in a large national sample. The results indicated that more than two-thirds of LGB adults reported at least one type of … read more

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The Social Environment and Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

Source: The American Academy of Pediatrics

The objective of this study was to determine whether the social environment surrounding LGB youth may contribute to their higher rates of suicide attempts. The authors found that LGB youth were significantly more likely to attempt suicide in the previous … read more

The Trevor Project National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Source: The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth, created this report based on over 34,000 youth respondents, which is the largest survey of LGBTQ youth mental health ever conducted. The Trevor Project’s overall … read more

Toolkit for the Surgeon General’s Report on Addiction

Source: National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health

This report marks the first time a U.S. Surgeon General has dedicated a report to substance misuse and related disorders. The report addresses alcohol, illicit drugs and prescription drug misuse with chapters dedicated to neurobiology, prevention, treatment, recovery, health systems … read more

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Top Health Issues for LGBTQ Populations Information & Resource Kit

Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

This 2012 SAMHSA resource kit from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) aims to raise awareness among prevention specialists and health care providers of the needs, experiences, and health status of LGBTQ Americans. Among other topics, it includes a … read more

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Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth in California: Key Research Findings

Source: Gender Spectrum

This document provides an overview of current research about transgender and gender-expansive youth in California. While more population-based data is needed, the data that follow illustrate critical aspects related to health disparities among this group of young people, including: School-based … read more

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Transgender Health Care in Greater Boston

Source: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

The Health Equity Roundtable (“Roundtable”) is a program of the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, designed to help the health care industry tackle some of the important health disparities by soliciting input and information from those individuals most directly impacted … read more

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Transgender HIV/AIDS Health Services: Best Practices And Guidelines

Source: Target Center

Communication is a key component to achieving and improving health literacy. Communication and language barriers affect consumers’ abilities to communicate with providers and their understanding of health concepts and procedures. Barriers to effective communication can also limit consumers’ ability to … read more

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Transgender Military Service in the United States

Source: The Williams Institute

With an estimated 134,000 transgender veterans in the US, this research brief analyzes the medical policies and rights of the estimated 15,500 transgender individuals serving on active duty or in the Guard or Reserve service.

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Transgender Parenting: A Review of Existing Research

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

This October 2014 report analyzes 51 studies on transgender parents and their relationships with their children. Among other findings, the studies found that the vast majority of transgender parents categorized their relationships with their children as good or positive generally; … read more

Trump Administration Signals That It’ll Look the Other Way on LGBTQ Discrimination

Source: LGBTQ Nation

A new directive from the Department of Labor encourages the government to allow federal contractors to discriminate against LGBTQ people more. This past Friday, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at the Department of Labor issued a directive … read more

Victory in Sacramento: A Successful 2018 Legislative Year for LGBTQ Californians

Source: Equity California

Equality California sponsored 17 pieces of pro-equality legislation in Sacramento this year, 10 of which were signed into law. These laws will increase access to services for LGBTQ older adults, provide training for teachers and school staff to prevent bullying and harassment and ensure local … read more

What is Health Equity?

Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

This executive summary is intended to stimulate discussion and promote greater understanding about the meaning of health equity. It provides definitions, key concepts, and a Culture of Health Action Framework which illustrates the sectors and people involved in building a … read more

When Children Say They’re Trans

Source: The Atlantic

The number of self-identifying trans people in the United State is on the rise. This article shares the story of Claire and her parents as they navigate the mental and physical health interventions involved in the path to physical transition. … read more

Where to Start, What to Ask: A Guide for LGBT People Choosing Healthcare Plans

Source: Strong Families

This guide from Strong Families, a Forward Together initiative, is written to help LGBTQ individuals and families make informed decisions when choosing healthcare plans.

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