Behavioral Health

Stigma and discrimination can increase the burden of mental health issues on LGBTQ and Two-Spirit people. LGBTQ people can suffer from the same conditions as everyone else, but have unique experiences and feelings that require appropriate treatment.

• Addressing the Behavioral Health Needs of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Patients Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – SAMHSA
• Advancing LGBT Health and Well-being: 2016 Report of the HHS LGBT Policy Coordinating Committee Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• CDC LGBT Health Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  - National Academies
• LGBT health and Wellbeing Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – HHS
• Mental Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Annual Review of Clinical Psychology
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Find Support for LGBTQ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Sexual and Gender Minorities Formally Designated as a Health Disparity Population for Research Purposes Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Sexual Orientation and Alcohol Use Disorders Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Families in Foster Care and Adoption Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – ACF Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 1 MB] – SAMHSA