LGBTQ Youth Most at Risk to Suffer From Mental Health Issues
08/22/19
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says LGBTQ youth are almost three times more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. Suicide is the leading cause of death for LGBTQ individuals between 10 and 24 years old, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards the goal of promoting behavioral health equity.
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