Really well done research studies don't typically lie. and we know from studies on lgbtqia+ youth that this population is at greater risk of suicide than the typical adolescent population.
For families and LGBTQIA+ youth, finding resources that are a good fit can be a challenge. We always encourage clients to find the counselor or resource that is the right fit, but this is especially true for the LGBTQIA+ where suicide prevention is key.
Check all the stats in an easy-to-read format right here.
As a society, we have to do better at providing resources to families with a youth in the lgbtqia+ community.
This week, our guest, Brittany Bate of Be Bold Psych, shares how to vet resources for lgbtqia+ - informed care. she is a wizard and an absolute wealth of knowledge!
Your child knows how to put on their shoes. Your middle schooler has completed homework before. Your teenager definitely understands that assignments have deadlines. So when they refuse, forget, argue, shut down, or wait until the last possible minute, it can feel intentional and frustrating. They can do it, so why aren’t they doing it?
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Summer has a way of sounding magical in theory. Longer days. Fewer school demands. Pool bags by the door. Popsicles. Road trips. Museum days. Lazy mornings. Maybe even the dream of your child peacefully entertaining themselves for more than seven minutes.