NU 665 Week 12 Assignment 1: Care Plan for LGBTQIA+ Client

NU 665 Week 12 Assignment 1: Care Plan for LGBTQIA+ Client

Value: 100 points

Due: Day 7

Grading Category: Assignments

After you complete the readings, choose a topic related to LGBTQIA+ behavioral/mental health. Examples include stigma, trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, bullying, or bipolar disorder.

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In a Word document, write a synthesis paper that addresses the following sections:

• Introduction to topic: How does this topic contribute to mental distress and diagnoses?
• Epidemiology and economic costs to society
• Overview of the assessment/tools to assess for DSM-5-TR disorder
• Pharmacological interventions plan of care to include holistic interventions and psychotherapeutic options.

Your paper should be two to three pages long not including the cover sheet or APA references list and it should follow APA formatting for all components.

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Introduction

Mental health disparities among LGBTQIA+ populations remain a critical and persistent concern within contemporary behavioral healthcare. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual or gender-diverse individuals continue to experience significantly higher rates of psychological distress, trauma exposure, and mental health diagnoses compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers (Meyer, 2015). These disparities are largely shaped by the cumulative effects of minority stress, which encompasses experiences of discrimination, stigma, social rejection, and internalized prejudice (Hatzenbuehler & Pachankis, 2021). Such social and structural inequities create barriers to accessing safe, affirming, and culturally responsive mental health services, further exacerbating vulnerability to anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation.

This paper focuses on the impact of stigma on the mental health of transgender individuals, examining how the issue contributes to mental distress, diagnostic challenges, and broader public health consequences. The discussion will synthesize current evidence regarding the epidemiology and economic burden of the problem, highlighting its implications for individuals, healthcare systems, and society. A review of assessment approaches and validated tools aligned with DSM-5-TR criteria will then be presented to guide accurate diagnosis and culturally competent evaluation. The final section will outline a comprehensive plan of care that integrates pharmacological management, psychotherapeutic interventions, and holistic strategies aimed at promoting mental wellness and resilience within LGBTQIA+ populations.

By approaching this topic through an intersectional and affirming lens, this paper underscores the critical role of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in providing inclusive, evidence-based care that addresses both clinical symptoms and the systemic injustices that sustain mental health inequities.

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