Supporting The Mental Health Of LGBTQ+ Students: What We Learned From The Pandemic That Impacts Current Services

Description  Challenge - Supporting LGBTQ students' mental health This webinar will assist faculty members with considering how they can create a learning environment that is more supportive to the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ students. Topics in the webinar address the specific, mental health challenges that have intensified for this student demographic in recent years. Key Takeaway Attendees will learn about the challenges facing LGBTQ+ students and practical ways to better support the mental health of LGBTQ+ students. Overview LGBTQ+ youth and young adults face a number of distinct health disparities, particularly related to mental health and well-being. In addition to this, the COVID-19 pandemic created some unique challenges for LGBTQ+ students. As many learned throughout the course of the pandemic, providing support for the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ students is especially important to their academic success and holistic well-being.Building upon the introductory in