Mental health and access to support among 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Articles and reports: 82-003-X202401100002Description: Compared with their cisgender heterosexual peers, youth who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and those who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity (2SLGBTQ+) are at elevated risk for mental health difficulties and suicidality. The social experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ youth, including the impact of minority stress, access to social support, and experiences of negative social interactions, may contribute to this disparity. The purpose of this study is to describe the mental health and service use of 2SLGBTQ+ youth compared with those of their cisgender heterosexual peers and (2) examine the role of young people’s social support and negative social interactions in explaining mental health inequities between 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their peers. Issue Number: 2024011Author(s): Kingsbury, Mila; Findlay, Leanne C.DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202401100002-engMain Product:Health Reports
