Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Understanding Risk and Protective Factors (HHS Region 1)

This webinar will review key concepts and identify risk and protective factors that prevention professionals should be aware of when working with LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in their communities, directly or indirectly. It will also include practical tips to help create welcoming, inclusive spaces.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to define & understand the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity & expression.
• Participants will be more familiar with the risk factors that impact LGBTQ+ youth, including those that increase the risk of substance misuse and other behavioral health concerns, including depression & anxiety.
• Participants will be able to identify protective factors for LGBTQ+ youth and consider ways to strengthen those for the LGBTQ+ youth they work with directly or indirectly in their communities.
• Participants will be connected to resources to help them continue to learn and to create welcoming, inclusive spaces in their work.

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