“This kind of hostile school climate puts trans youth at greater risk of harassment, mental health challenges or discrimination"
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“Non-inclusive educational environments have severe negative health impacts on LGBTQ+ students, resulting in increased mental health issues"
Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or who has loved one that is in trouble can dial this short, easy to remember number and get help
LGBTQ youth, already at higher risk of depression, anxiety, & suicide than their peers, report their mental health being negatively impacted
“DOC put my safety and mental health at risk, and I’m glad that other trans people at the Jail will be treated with more dignity”
The criminalization of trans children and their parents leads to increased mental health issues and even suicide
CARE Court provides individuals with clinically appropriate, community-based & court-ordered mental health & substance use disorder treatment
Healthcare providers working with LGBTQ youth must assess risks for mental health concerns such as eating disorders/suicidal thoughts
At 87%, South Dakota had the highest rate of LGBTQ+ residents reporting those mental health conditions, compared to 63% nationally