Searchable LGBTQ Resource Database

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Cultural Competency for Understanding and Addressing the Prevention Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Populations

Source: SAMHSA's Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)

This webinar discusses definitions of the LGBTQ population, including health determinants, health disparities, and risk and protective factors. Strategies for outreach, engagement, and prevention are discussed that may be considered for local, state, national, and federal agencies.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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