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. 2023 Aug 1;177(8):865-867.
doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.1473.

Availability of LGBTQ Mental Health Services for US Youth, 2014 to 2020

Kristen R Choi  1   2 , Lauren E Wisk  2   3 , Bonnie T Zima  4
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Availability of LGBTQ Mental Health Services for US Youth, 2014 to 2020

Kristen R Choi et al. JAMA Pediatr. .
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Plain language summary

This survey study reports the variability of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) youth–specific mental health care in the US from 2014 to 2020.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Choi reported receiving personal fees from Psych Hub, Radicle Science, and University of Southern California; receiving research grants from National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, AARP/RWJF Campaign for Action, and Hearst Foundations; and being an employee at Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center outside the submitted work. Dr Wisk reported receiving grants from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Youth-Serving Mental Health Facilities Offering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ)–Specific Services in 2020
Analysis of data from the 2020 National Mental Health Services Survey.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Youth-Serving Mental Health Facilities With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ)–Specific Services by Facility Type From 2014 to 2020
Analysis of data from the 2014 to 2020 National Mental Health Services Survey. Other included multisetting facilities, partial-hospitalization facilities, and nonspecified facility types.
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