NU 665 WEEK 12 DISCUSSION POST 1: LGBTQIA+ Topic Presentation

NU 665 WEEK 12 DISCUSSION POST 1: LGBTQIA+ Topic Presentation

Value: 100 points

Due: Create your initial post by Day 3, and reply to at least two of your peers by Day 7.

Grading Category: Discussions

Initial Post

Using your chosen topic, your group should develop a five- to 10-minute creative, informational presentation which you will record and upload to this discussion. You may use PowerPoint, Prezi, or another type of presentation medium as desired, and you may insert videos or other media.

Record your group presentation using the Zoom Tutorial; your presentation should include voice-over or audio from all group members. Once you have recorded your presentation, Create an Unlisted YouTube video. You will need to submit the YouTube video URL to this discussion. The best way to do this is to copy and paste the website/URL for the YouTube video into a Word document and upload your Word document. Do not upload a video file (mp4).

Introduction

Hello everyone, and welcome to our presentation on Mental Health Impacts of Stigma Among LGBTQIA+ Individuals.  As future Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, understanding the unique behavioral and mental health challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ populations is essential to delivering competent and compassionate care. Despite progress in social acceptance and legal protections, sexual and gender minority individuals continue to experience disproportionate rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use, and suicide compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers (Hatzenbuehler & Pachankis, 2021).

These disparities are deeply rooted in the concept of minority stress, which describes the chronic strain caused by stigma, discrimination, and internalized prejudice (Meyer, 2015). When combined with systemic barriers such as limited access to affirming healthcare, fear of disclosure, and societal rejection, these stressors contribute to profound emotional distress and poor mental health outcomes. Addressing this issue is not only a matter of clinical skill but also of ethical responsibility, cultural humility, and advocacy for equitable treatment.

In today’s presentation, we will:

1. Introduce the key aspects of our chosen topic and how it contributes to mental distress among LGBTQIA+ individuals.

2. Review epidemiological data and highlight the public health and economic impacts.

3. Discuss evidence-based assessment tools aligned with DSM-5-TR criteria.

4. Present a comprehensive plan of care that includes pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, and holistic interventions designed to promote resilience and healing.

Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding while equipping future practitioners with strategies to provide safe, inclusive, and effective mental health support for LGBTQIA+ clients.

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