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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Resources

A collection of resources curated for psychiatric-mental health nurses: From toolkits to graduate school listings, the APNA Resource Center is your first access point for information on topics across the spectrum of psychiatric-mental health nursing.

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Criminal Justice System

Council of State Governments Justice Center Mental Health Resources

Resources and analysis from this organization that works with states and local communities to improve responses for people with mental health needs in the criminal justice system.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People

2011 book from the Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities. (Free PDF available)
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

The Trevor Project

Organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth and offering a range of resources and support, including a 24/7 helpline and online chat.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

GLAAD

Resources and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, including mental health resources and information on finding LGBTQ+-friendly therapists.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

The Fenway Institute

Organization devoted to addressing the specific health needs of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and people affected by HIV.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

National LGBT Health Education Center

Educational resources, webinars, and training opportunities to enhance the cultural competence of healthcare providers working with LGBTQ+ patients. They also provide resources specific to transgender health.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

National LGBT Health Education Center

Educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations to optimize quality, cost-effective health care all SGM people.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

ACLU Tracker

Provides an understanding of current SGM-related bills by state.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

Healthcare Equality Index

A Human Rights campaign interactive map to identify SGM-friendly facilities.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity

Provides behavioral health practitioners with information, training, coaching, and technical assistance on supporting the SGM population.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) LGBTQ+ Resources

Resources, support, and educational materials for both individuals and mental health providers on mental health concerns within the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Sexual & Gender Minority Mental Health

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) data based on results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health
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