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www. lanocepsychiatry.com Mental health challenges of LGBTQ Imagine finding out at a tender age that you are different Imagine that your friends and family hurl insults defining how different you are Imagine the pain of being together with someone who is also different but doesnt know how to connect with him or her For most of the lesbian gay bisexual transgender and questioning LGBTQ people this is the reality of their childhood. The effect of this experience and discrimination is profound on their mental health. Research shows that LGBT people have a higher rate of mental health issues in comparison to the general population. The number of LGBTQ people struggle with anxiety depression trauma and self-acceptance because of ongoing discrimination. A study shows that almost 61 of LGBTQ youth suffer from depression 36 have an anxiety disorder and 45 have PTSD. It is not all 40 of transgender youth attempted suicide which is almost nine times more than the overall rate in the US. These numbers show the struggle and agony these people go through right from their childhood. A study also shows that LGBTQ youth are more likely to be the victims of these behaviors and experience bullying victimization abuse and mistreatment in comparison to heterosexual adolescents. The increased risk of mental health can be explained because of lower satisfaction with family relationships the problem with family acceptance and frequent bullying. There is no one answer for why there is a disparity But trauma and stigma positively contribute. Also coupled with the fact that there are still fewer resources to support LGBTQ people or to recognize the interconnected nature of sexual or gender identity and mental health the silence around the mental health leave many LGBTQ youth struggles in isolation. Responding to mental health challenges is critical for better health and it can be done with the help of a trustworthy and sympathetic therapist. It is necessary for the mental health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ youth. Promoting emotional wellness is an essential part of the treatment. It is best to look for psychologists who understand the struggle of the LGBTQ community and has expertise in supporting and promoting health and wellness in LGBTQ framework. The experts approach utilizes the social justice lens and incorporates trauma-informed mental health care. They will help you understand and address your problem and work towards correcting it with newfound confidence.

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www. lanocepsychiatry.com Whether the LGBTQ youth is dealing with low self–esteem or depression or anxiety the expert help them overcome it by investing in you personally and exploring the destructive behavior and thought patterns that give rise to the problems in your life and assist in developing long-lasting strategies to overcome the specific issues. The therapists believe that happiness is for everyone and through therapy they can help the youth learn the fundamental approach to address the challenges they face effectively. The expert will help you to explore the role of gender or the part that sexual identity plays in your mental health. Audrey La Noce is board certified wellness coach and proud owner of Total Mental Wellness. Total Mental Wellnesss team specializes in a "whole person approach" which not only involves a psychiatric evaluation but also includes a wellness evaluation. We are well versed in the latest treatments for mental health conditions including some non-traditional treatments. We provides different treatments like treatment of depression anxiety and bipolar womens issues anti aging social issues and LGBTQ. We provide individualized and comprehensive care for individuals of all ages. We offer a specialized service to increase an individual’s quality of life by incorporating meaningful activities. As a wellness coach we help people assess their current physical and emotional state and helps them set goals for what they want to achieve in their overall wellness and health by working with them on plans of action to reach these goals. We work with patient to find the best treatment plan that works for them. Information Presented by :- Total Mental Wellness. 500 East Broward Blvd. Suite: 1710 Fort Lauderdale Florida USA 33394 https://www.lanocepsychiatry.com/ Call: 954-848-2814 morethanjustapillgmail.com