Affirming Health Care for LGBTQIA+ People during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Year Developed: 2022
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff
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Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This panel-style presentation will feature a diverse group of providers in mental health, nursing, and medicine with expertise in LGBTQIA+ health, providing their unique perspectives on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected patient care for LGBTQIA+ people. Participants will learn strategies to support LGBTQIA+ patients accessing healthcare and how to provide affirming treatment and referrals to address the lasting mental health effects of COVID-19, including increased levels of anxiety, substance use, and depression triggered by social isolation, bereavement, fear, or loss of income.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Telehealth
Resource Subtopic: COVID-19, Access and Equity, Clinical Delivery.
Keywords: Access to Care, Education of - Staff (e.g., Competency-Based), Patient Education, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Screening, Team-Based Care.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.