Research shows that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth are at heightened risk for a range of adverse physical and mental health outcomes. While we often think of these outcomes in terms of health and well-being, they are also related to the human rights of LGBT youth. Using a human rights framework highlights some of the persistent challenges that LGBT youth face around the United States, and helps us better understand how things like bullying, discrimination, access to information, family rejection, and housing insecurity are also health issues, often with lasting repercussions throughout the lifespan. The presentation draws from quantitative and qualitative research on health and human rights to identify ways that practitioners can be supportive to improve the health and well-being of LGBT youth, as well as recent developments in the legal landscape that affect access to affirming care.
Slide deck: Part 3: Health Challenges Faced by LGBT Youth
The LGBTQIA+ Health Resources webinar series is produced by the Pennsylvania Action Coalition (PA-AC), in partnership with the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center and the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC).
