LGBTQ+ mental health resources
Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a mental illness. However, many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health struggles linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights.
If you’re just starting to learn about the LGBTQ+ community, you might be unfamiliar with some of the language used surrounding sexuality and gender – the Human Rights Campaign’s Glossary of Terms can clarify new-to-you words as you explore this topic.
Mental health in the LGBTQ+ community
Most LGBTQ+ individuals are incredibly resilient and will thrive in the face of adversity with the help of supportive families, communities, and peers.
Transgender mental health resources
Being trans, nonbinary, or questioning your gender isn’t a mental illness — but the trans community does experience higher rates of mental health conditions and challenges than any other LGBTQ+ identity group.
Pride and joy
Pride is a time to celebrate identity and the strength to live openly and authentically, even when the world doesn’t always make it easy. We hope those coming to terms with their identity or living in unsupportive environments find these resources helpful in pursuing a life of well-being and resilience.
LGBTQ Peers Deserve to Feel Pride Too
Guarding your Joy: Keeping your mental wellness high on your agenda
How 2020 Showed Me The Meaning of Justice, Pride, and Connection
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Show others that you take pride in your mental health with our stickers and shirts this June.
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Advocate for LGBTQ+ mental health on social media, and don’t forget to tag us!
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Support and mental health care
I'm looking for professional help
Finding affirming mental health care
How do I find LGBTQ+ friendly therapy?
Questions to help QTBIPOC find affirming care
How can I get help without my family knowing?
Will my therapist understand my needs?
LGBTQ+ parenting and mental health: Building a family and finding support
I don't have access to professional help...what can I do?
Engaging youth in safe online spaces to address mental health concerns
Take a mental health test
Do-It-Yourself mental health tools
I'm a provider for LGBTQ+ individuals
Under reporting of suicide attempts in gender non-conforming individuals
Questioning and coming out
Sexuality
Coming out guides
Coming out in adulthood: Combating Imposter Syndrome
Coming out in adulthood: Telling your straight spouse
Bisexuality and mental health
Asexuality and mental health
Gender identity
Transgender Resource Center
Intersex identities and mental health
Transmasculine mental health
Neuroqueer identities and mental health
Exploring and affirming your gender
Gender identity: Support from exploration to transition
Affirming your loved one’s gender exploration and identity
Transfeminine mental health
LGBTQ+ youth
Resources for young LGBTQ+ individuals and the people who support them.
Bullying: LGBT youth
Resources for LGBTQ+ youth
Coming out guides
I want to better support an LGBTQ+ young person
LGBTQ+ resources for educators
Affirming your loved one’s gender exploration and identity
Supporting LGBTQ+ youth in our communities
Additional resources
How do I feel comfortable in my body?
What do I say if I'm misgendered?
Am I poly?
Good news in the LGBTQ+ community