Why This Matters
LGBTQIA+ individuals face significantly higher rates of mental health challenges due to stigma, discrimination, and barriers to affirming care—making access to support critical.
Below is a breakdown of some of the disparities LGBTQIA+ individuals face. Chronic stressors, discrimination, and lack of affirming care contribute to higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidality.
Queer therapy isn’t just about healing wounds - it’s about creating a space where we don’t have to explain ourselves, where we can simply be.
LGBTQ+ adults are
2x more likely
as heterosexual adults to experience a mental health condition.
LGBTQ+ teens are
6X more likely to experience symptoms of depression than heterosexual peers.
Nearly 42% of LGBTQ+ young people report seriously considering suicide
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Among LGBTQ+ youth who received therapy, suicidal ideation rates were lower by 40%–46%
Queer affirming therapy sessions attended correlate with greater reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms
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Affirming mental health care can reduce anxiety, depression, and substance use, and help LGBTQIA+ folx thrive.
Queer affirming resources encourage about connection, resilience, and the freedom to be your authentic self.