LGBTQ+ community substance use disorder & steps you can take as a physician

04/10/2021 28 min Temporada 1 Episodio 19
LGBTQ+ community substance use disorder & steps you can take as a physician

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Episode Synopsis

Steven Haden is a mental health and social justice advocate with a focus on the disproportionate burden behavioral health concerns have on marginalized communities, especially those that identify as LGBTQ+. In 2018, Steven co-founded Envision:You, an initiative that works to improve behavioral health outcomes by addressing the disparity in care that LGBTQ+ individuals encounter every day. In this episode, learn about statistics surrounding substance use disorder in the LGBTQ+ community, trauma and stress to be aware of in this patient population, and what you need to know as a physician to be an LGBTQ+ competent provider.