Resources

In this guide, https://florinroebig.com/lgbtq-discrimination/, gain insight on the following:

• Discrimination in the workplace, healthcare system, social setting, and legal settings.
• The laws protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
• What to do if you have experienced discrimination.
• & much more.

No Matter What Recovery recognizes that trauma within the LGBTQ+ community is a serious issue that requires greater recognition. They have created a resource page to educate families, schools, and communities about the mental health challenges they face and ways in which support can be provided. Learn more: https://nomatterwhatrecovery.com/trauma-and-the-lgbt-community/

D’Amore Mental Health is dedicated to raising awareness on mental health. They have created a resource page on ‘back to school anxiety’ for families and schools to help educate them on signs that their child may be experiencing anxiety. This resource also covers how to talk with toddlers, grade-schoolers, middle schoolers, and high schoolers about anxiety, as well as how parents can tend to their own mental health. Learn more

Finding the right school is important for every prospective student, but those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or queer (LGBTQ) face further challenges when choosing a college. In addition to obstacles that all students face, like researching different majors and obtaining financial aid, students who are LGBTQ benefit from finding a school that is accepting of their identity and supportive of their unique needs. You can read more in this resource from Maryville University:  https://online.maryville.edu/blog/college-guide-for-lgbtq-students

Creating LGBTQIA+-friendly schools and universities promotes a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This leads to several benefits such as promoting diversity and inclusivity, reducing discrimination and bullying, improving mental health, helping LGBTQIA+ students achieve academic success, and creating a positive learning environment for everyone involved. Read the full article here: https://psychologymastersprograms.com/lgbtqia-friendly-schools-and-campus-communities/

Over 232.6 million Americans participated in sports and fitness activities in 2021. Yet equality and inclusivity remain prevalent issues in the world of sports. Despite the steps taken to support the development of sports participation across all walks of life, there is still much that can and needs to be done. Reforms are required in order to forge ahead and change the entire sports landscape. Read the full article here: https://sportsdegreeonline.org/inclusivity-in-sports/