Social isolation describes a lack of a sense of belonging, the inability to engage and connect
with others, and the neglect or deterioration of social relationships. This conceptual review …

Today's LGBTQ youth come of age at a time of dynamic social and political change with
regard to LGBTQ rights and visibility, yet remain vulnerable to compromised mental health …

This meta-narrative review on mental health early intervention support for LGBTQ+​ youth
aimed to develop a theoretical framework to explain effective mental health support. Using …

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) rural adolescents are at risk for higher levels of social
isolation, a well-known risk factor for depression and other negative health outcomes. We …

LGBTQ youth are at greater risk for compromised health, yet large-scale health promotion
programs for LGBTQ young people have been slow to develop. LGBTQ community-based …

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth
are at higher risk of isolation and depression than their heterosexual peers. Having access …

Purpose Gender minority (GM) youth experience high rates of violence, and research on
protective factors to reduce violence victimization and self-harm is lacking. The purpose of …

Purpose Understanding the root causes of the substantial disparities in risk and protective
factors among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adolescents is essential to the …

Microaggressions are associated with mental and behavioral health problems and are
common experiences for sexual and gender minority adolescents (SGMA). Little is known …

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities of color experience
intersecting systems of oppression that limit access to health care, safety, and other basic …