Mental health and the LGBTQ+ community
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — According to the Trevor Project, nearly three out of four LGBTQ+ teens are diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
IU Health clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Henderson came on Daybreak to discuss mental health in the LGBTQ+ community.
Henderson discussed the impact celebrities publicly identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community can have, the importance of validating feelings and steps that can be taken to prevent LGTBQ+ youth from committing suicide.
Click on the video to watch the full interview.
Mental health resources
- Be Well Indiana
- Indiana Suicide Prevention
- Indiana Department of Child Services’ Children’s Mental Health Initiative
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255
- More resources
The Trevor Project also provides mental health services.