In the U.S., one in five people has a diagnosed mental illness. This number skyrockets among individuals in the LGBTQ community.
In fact, one study found that 37.4% of LGB adults — almost two in five — had a diagnosed mental illness in 2015.
Within the LGBTQ community, transgender individuals struggle with mental illness even more. In a 2020 study, more than 57% of transgender individuals reported a diagnosed mental illness.
These numbers highlight the importance of finding a qualified and compassionate LGBTQ therapist. And if these numbers include you, you know the importance of finding a therapist who knows you’re not “just a number” or a letter on the LGBTQ spectrum. [Read more…] about How Do I Find an LGBTQ Therapist?