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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

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Published on: July 10, 2017

Sexual minority youth.

John Steever¹, Jenny Francis¹, Lonna P Gordon¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Second Floor, 312-320 East 94th Street, New York, NY 10128, USA.

|August 16, 2014

Summary

This article reviews the medical and mental health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, highlighting health disparities linked to homophobia and offering guidance for primary care providers.

Keywords:

Adolescent mental health Adolescent sexuality Health disparities Homophobia LGBT or GLBT youth Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth Sexual minority youth Transgender youth

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Area of Science:

Medical research
Public health
Sociology

Background:

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth face unique medical and mental health challenges.
Societal and internalized homophobia contribute to significant health disparities in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the health needs of LGBT youth.
To inform primary care practitioners about special health risks and disparities faced by LGBT youth.
To familiarize providers with research-backed recommendations for caring for LGBT youth.

Main Methods:

Literature review of medical and mental health needs.
Analysis of health risks and disparities.
Synthesis of recommendations for primary care.

Main Results:

LGBT youth experience disparities including substance use, rejection, depression, and increased STI acquisition.
Understanding the impact of homophobia is crucial for addressing these disparities.

Conclusions:

Primary care providers need specialized knowledge to address the health needs of LGBT youth.
Culturally competent care is essential for mitigating health risks and improving outcomes for LGBT youth.