Fostering Queer Joy and Wellbeing: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Today's Climate

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Type:
  Training
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Natalia Ramos, MD, MPH
Series:
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminars
Relevant categories:
Cultural Responsiveness LGBTQ+ Youth/Adults
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Overview

LGBTQ+ youth and their families remain resilient and strong despite an onslaught of harmful sociopolitical attacks from the federal government and state legislators. As the first part of a three-part training on LGBTQ+ youth and family care, this Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar will highlight key sources of resilience for LGBTQ+ youth in home, school, and community spaces. First, Dr. Ramos will explore gender and sexuality trends in today's youth. She will then explore the potential impacts of current social stressors on mental health. Lastly, she will lead a discussion on service providers' roles in supporting LGBTQ+ youth in today's climate.

  Keywords: emotional wellbeing, LGBTQ+, self-care, youth
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Learning objectives

  • Describe at least 2 challenges that currently face LGBTQ+ youth presenting for care and services
  • Discuss at least 1 new strategy to make communication with LGBTQ+ youth and/or their caregivers more effective
  • Identify 3 sources of resilience and strength for LGBTQ+ youth

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Added on 5/13/2025