Abstract
Many child and adolescent psychiatrists are aware of studies suggesting that LGBTQ youth have significantly increased risk for adverse mental health outcomes relative to their heterosexual, cisgender peers. Such awareness represents a good starting point when working with LGBTQ and gender-diverse youth, but child and adolescent psychiatrists often receive little training in methods or approaches specific to helping these youth. In addition to the same types of trauma experienced by other youth, LGBTQ youth are at elevated risk for traumas related to their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, with differing levels of stigma, trauma, and disparities in care experienced by those within the LGBTQ community. A review of relevant studies can provide crucial information to guide in clinical decision making. Attendees will leave with an increased knowledge of the behavioral health disparities experienced by LGBTQ youth, as well as factors that can help decrease their risk and mitigate negative outcomes.
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