8 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

8 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

1. Learn about early signs of mental illness While all diagnoses have different symptoms it would be helpful for you to be aware of these common adolescent/adult warning signs: Excessive worrying or fear, Feeling excessively sad or low Confused thinking or problems...
Talking to Relatives about LGBTQ+ Issues 

Talking to Relatives about LGBTQ+ Issues 

As families gather for the holiday season, LGBTQ+ individuals and allies may be preparing to interact with relatives who have different opinions or questions about LGBTQ+ issues.  This can lead to some challenging and potentially tense conversations, and we hope the...

What is a Q Card?

What is the feedback from youth on the Q card? How best to present its use/purpose to youth? Here is our response: It would be better if it was talked about with more people. If providers were able to have more people use it. Some feel it is no difference than writing...

Polysexual vs. Polyamory?

Dear Chuck, what is the difference between Polysexual and Polyamorous Here are some “official” definitions to help us get started. A polysexual person is someone who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to multiple genders. It is not the same as being bisexual or...
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022

Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20th November is Trans Awareness Month, and November 20th is the 23rd annual Trans Day of Remembrance.  Starting in 1999, and globally recognized starting in 2010, Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) names and honors the...