Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ face significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their peers who are not sexual or gender minorities. Gary Harper, Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and Global Public Health at the School of Public Health, and his team are working to ensure that primary care clinics in the US are equipped to screen at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and provide them with welcoming, competent, and high-quality care. Listen to Professor Harper as he talks about his research and advocacy to improve policy for LGBTQ+ youth.
Sexual and Gender Diversity in Public Health and Spectrum CenterMental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth: the Role of Policy and Providers
This talk is with Gary W. Harper, PhD, MPH, MS, who is a Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and Global Public Health at the School of Public Health.
October 8, 2020
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Online in Zoom
Sponsored by: Sexual and Gender Diversity in Public Health and Spectrum Center
Contact Information: SGDPH Board (sgdph-board@umich.edu)
Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ face significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their peers who are not sexual or gender minorities. Gary Harper, Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and Global Public Health at the School of Public Health, and his team are working to ensure that primary care clinics in the US are equipped to screen at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and provide them with welcoming, competent, and high-quality care. Listen to Professor Harper as he talks about his research and advocacy to improve policy for LGBTQ+ youth.
