Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of the Pulse nightclub shooting and discussion of discrimination toward LGBTQ+ individuals.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a mental health or medical professional. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please seek professional help.Episode Summary: It has been one year since the tragic loss of lives at Pulse nightclub. We begin this episode by discussing the Love is Love comic anthology that was created in remembrance of those affected. Next, we provide a brief overview of LGBTQ+ history within the field of psychology and discuss how discrimination negatively impacts mental health. Finally, we discuss some ways that mental health professionals can work toward reducing discrimination toward LGBTQ+ people. This episode does not go into depth, and instead provides an overview/introduction of these topics. For more detailed information and additional resources, please check out the following:

The APA Office on Sexual Orientation and Gender DiversityAPA blog post on a study by the CDC on health risks faced by LGB YouthThe Trevor ProjectTrans LifelineJAMA paper on same-sex marriage legislation and adolescent suicide attempt ratesThis American Life episode about how “homosexuality” was removed from the DSMSawbones episode on Conversion TherapyInformation on the LGBT PRIDE ActLove Is Love comic anthologyAPA document on orientation.aspx">Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation

Also, check out Geek Therapy's episode on Love is Love here!