Mental Health and SUD: Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals On-Demand-Presentation

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In this video, psychiatrist Elie Aoun discusses mental health and substance use issues relevant to the LGBTQ community. He explores topics such as the impact of minority stress on physical and mental health, the importance of resiliency in combating stigma, and the prevalence of substance use disorders within the LGBTQ population. Aoun addresses substance use trends among different LGBTQ subgroups, including gay men, lesbian women, bisexual individuals, and transgender individuals. He emphasizes the need for clinicians to screen for mental health issues and provide appropriate care, as well as to be knowledgeable about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ patients. Aoun also touches on dating apps, the importance of community support, and the significance of clinicians' own sexual and gender identities in providing quality care to LGBTQ individuals.

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