Behavioral Health Considerations in the LGBTQ Community

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CE Course Description

LGBTQ individuals experience behavioral health struggles at a higher rate than heterosexual individuals, and they are more likely to experience stigma, face risk factors for mental illness, and be exposed to health disparities at greater rates. To improve access to and quality of mental health care for individuals who identify as LGBTQ, it is important for clinicians to become allies to support this marginalized population.

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Examine behavioral health risk factors and needs of the LGBTQ community.
2. Explore best practices; including barriers to treatment, engagement, and clinical interventions. 
3. Recognize how clinicians can be allies in their work with LGBTQ youth and adults.

CE Course Outline

Demographics (3 mins)

1. Overview of LGBTQ+ youth demographics and their unique behavioral health needs (3 mins)

Behavioral Health Issues (15 mins)

1. Risk Factors (12 mins)
   1. Coming Out (2 mins)
   2. Rejection (2 mins)
   3. Trauma (2 mins)
   4. Substance Use (2 mins)
   5. Eating Disorders (1 min)
   6. Homelessness (1 min)
   7. Suicide (2 mins)
2. Inadequate Mental Health Care (3 mins)
   1. Exploring barriers to accessing quality mental health care (3 mins)

Health Disparities & Barriers (12 mins)

1. Professionals Awareness Considerations (6 mins)
   1. Historical Considerations (2 mins)
   2. Conversion Therapy (2 mins)
   3. Creating Safe Spaces in Schools (2 mins)
2. Building Resilience (6 mins)
   1. Strategies for promoting resilience among LGBTQ+ youth (6 mins)

Youth Risk/Protective Factors & Mental Health (8 mins)

1. Risk Factors (4 mins)
   1. Understanding key risks contributing to mental health challenges.
2. Protective Factors (4 mins)
   1. Identifying factors that can help mitigate risks and promote well-being.

Effective Treatment Strategies (22 mins)

1. Addressing Systemic Stigma (7 mins)
   1. Strategies for dismantling systemic barriers and stigma.
2. Creating Affirming Behavioral Health Care (7 mins)
   1. Techniques for building inclusive and affirming mental health environments.
3. Additional Affirming Care Suggestions (8 mins)
1. Practical approaches to enhance care for LGBTQ+ youth.

Total Time: 60 minutes (1 hour)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2022-01-19

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