LGBTQIA+ and Increased Risk for Substance Use
HOW DOES LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY DISCRIMINATION IMPACT HEALTH? Health disparities among LGBTQIA+ people are linked to stigma and discrimination for example: Many LGBTQIA+ people have reported experiencing stigma and discrimination when accessing health services, leading some individuals to delay necessary health care or forego it altogether.1 Do LGBTQIA+ Community members face mental illness more than…