Mental Health and Substance Use Among Gay, Bisexual and MSM
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Minority stress, stigma, discrimination and homophobia can lead to some people to turn to the use of substances as a coping mechanism. In this webinar, participants will explore best and promising practices for health centers in supporting the mental health of gay and bisexual men who use opioids, methamphetamines, and/or other substances as a means of coping with environmental stressors.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders.
Keywords: Discrimination, LGBTQIA+, Opioids.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.