Lesbian and Gay Youth by Caitlin C. Ryan; Donna Futterman

Lesbian and Gay Youth

Caitlin C. Ryan; Donna Futterman

This is the first hands-on guide for providing health and mental health care to lesbian and gay youth and young adults. Although it focuses on adolescents, the information is relevant for any age group. In addition to specific guidelines for care and for approaching such sensitive topics as sexual behavior, substance abuse, and suicide, the book includes a comprehensive review of the literature and the most up-to-date information for providers, researchers, educators, and general readers alike. This book also includes the first guidelines (clinical care protocols) on primary care, mental health care, HIV medical and psychosocial care for lesbian and gay youth, and HIV counseling and testing for adolescents. There is extensive discussion of the social and health effects of stigmatized identity in the context of adolescent development.

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ISBN 9780231111911
Genre Health
Publication Date 15-Aug-98
Publisher Columbia University Press
Format Trade Paperback
No. of Pages 256
Language English
Rating NotRated
BookID 6762

Author: LFWBooks