Full Description
Beyond the Spectrum: Navigating the Mental Health Landscape of LGBTQ+ Youths delves into the multifaceted experiences of LGBTQ+ youths, unraveling the intricate interplay between mental health and identity within this diverse community. As societal attitudes shift, and acceptance grows, this book provides a comprehensive and empathetic exploration of the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youths.
This book encompasses an in-depth examination of the intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ spectrum, acknowledging that mental health struggles are shaped by various factors, including sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and socioeconomic status. Through personal narratives, scholarly insights, and mental health professionals' perspectives, the book aims to shed light on the diverse stories and struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youths, recognizing both resilience and vulnerability.
Beyond the Spectrum also seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue around LGBTQ+ mental health, fostering understanding, compassion, and actionable insights for mental health professionals, educators, parents, and the LGBTQ+ community at large. By navigating the complex and often overlooked mental health landscape of LGBTQ+ youths, this book aims to empower individuals, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for a more inclusive and affirming mental health paradigm.
Contents
Section I. Environments of Belonging and Exclusion
Chapter 1. A Place Where They Can Be Themselves: Issues of LGBTQ+ Students; Michelle L. Knaier
Chapter 2. A Day in the Life of the LGBTQ+ Student: Exploring the Impacts of Educational Environment and Representation in School; S. Luke Anderson
Chapter 3. Helping Educators Increase LGBTQIA Student Voice, Visibility, and Agency Through Critical Intercultural Competency Self-Reflection; Jason Smith
Section II. Intersecting Identities, Resilience, and Community Care
Chapter 4. Along Two Spectrums: A Case Illustration on Resilience and Community Support for LGBTQ+ Autistic Individuals; Jodi H. Manton and Jennifer R. Curry
Chapter 5. Intersecting Identities: Black Lesbian Girls' Pathways Through Mental Health Challenges in K-12 Schools; Adalphie Johnson
Chapter 6. Educational Cultural Visionaries: Intrageneration Mentoring - BlackQueer Youth Create and Provide Safety Within Their Relationships; Javania Michelle Webb
Section III. Loss, Advocacy, and Political Contexts
Chapter 7. Supporting Children and Adolescents' Grief and Loss in LGBTQ+ Communities; Rebekah Byrd, Katie Atkins, and Sonya Lorelle
Chapter 8. Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth's Mental Health in the Sociopolitical Context; Maddox C. Emerick
