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I liked the idea of how each group member talked about themselves. I liked the information they had, but less pictures.

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Kimberly Garcia
I love this project and how much effort you all put into it. I enjoyed hearing the audios. I can agree that bullying is something that can be physically or verbally. I think that LGBTQ community is still fighting for acceptance. So many people can be really mean and that impacts their lives in many ways. Depression is something that LGBTQ deal with and be afraid to express it. Very good job team!!!

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I have a sister and a few friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and this really helped me to understand things about those groups that I might never have considered. Straight, white males go through problems, and I realized after reading through this that everyone is fighting battles that nobody else might ever know about.

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I love the information presented here. Many people have of LGBTQ community suffer with depression because they are afraid of being judged. I love the resources given for people who might need help.

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I really like how you guys did an About me. That's cool. I would have liked to see more pictures as the presentation doesn't have much color other than you guys pictures. The information on Human behavior is something that I was very familiar with as a symptom of Depression. What was new to me were the Cognitive symptoms. Very good information. You guys clearly worked hard on this project and it shows. I am a part of the beautiful LGBTQ+ community and I appreciate you all for taking on this topic to educate yourselves and others who will see this presentation. Marissa Watts, I hope that your heart and mind soon find ease. Great Job guys!

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This is a great topic to cover. We don’t have to agree with everyone’s way of life, but we MUST respect them as people. The LGBTQ community has struggled to emerge as a part of society for decades, possibly more. As a person not from the LGBTQ community, I can not imagine struggling to be who you are inside. This presentation allows insight into the common struggles they face and gives perspective into understanding the difference between melancholy and depression. Good job!

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This padlet was a good one. I liked how everyone introduce them selves. I like how there was a mental health resource. The you tube video was different. 

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This padlet was a good one. I liked how everyone introduce them selves. I like how there was a mental health resource. The you tube video was different. 

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the presentation is nice and different, to put your face out and also explaining what LGBTQ and depression is all about.

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My name is Marissa Watts. I am 23 years old. I am also studying to be a medical laboratory technician.

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My Name is Ma'chel Ogilvie. I am 19 years old. I am also studying to be a nurse.

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My name is Sidnie Stalling. I am 24 years old. I am also studying to be a nurse.

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Marissa, Machel, and Sidnie

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Marissa Watts

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Machel

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There should be more pictures and description explaining the topic.

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Machel

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Machel

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Machel

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I like the comment under the title of the padlet. "Made with the strength to succeed"

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Sidnie Stalling

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Marissa Watts

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Marissa, Sidnie and Machel

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The youtube video was a good idea, it provides a realistic experience about the topic.

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Shocking LGBT suicide rates: Emotional story explains why

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LGBTQ Resources

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Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity. Sexual orientation is who you are romantically or physically attracted to. Gender identity is the internal sense of being male, female, both or neither, which is separate from your biological sex. People who have a different sexual orientation or gender identity from most people fall under the umbrella term LGBTQ+. It is really important to know that identifying as LGBTQ+ is NOT a mental illness or disorder.

Although being LGBTQ+ is absolutely not a mental illness, many LGBTQ+ people experience mental health struggles. The bisexual and transgender communities have the highest rates of mental health concerns within the LGBTQ+ population. Younger members of the LGBTQ+ community struggle the most with mental health concerns of all the age groups.

Most LGBTQ+ individuals are incredibly resilient and will thrive in the face of adversity, with the help of supportive families, communities, and peers. One study even found that LGBTQ+ people used mental health services at 2.5 times higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts. [1] However, they are also at particular risk for experiencing shame, fear, discrimination, and adverse and traumatic events.

Also, many people who identify as LGBTQ+ are part of second (and sometimes third or more) community that is marginalized. Examples of these groups are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color), people with a physical disability, people practicing a religion different than their neighbors, and people with low socioeconomic status. These people have complex experiences that cannot be easily addressed in one area of their life.

There are many negative stereotypes about being LGBTQ+ which makes many uncomfortable letting people know this important part of their identity. When people do openly express this part of themselves, they face the potential of rejection from peers, colleagues, and friends can exacerbate feelings of loneliness.

Demographics/Societal Issues

Among U.S. adults, 4.5 percent identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. [2]

LGBT identification is lower as age increases; 8.2 percent of Millennials (born between 1980 and 1999) identify as LGBT, compared to 3.5 percent of Generation X individuals (born between 1965 and 1979). [2]

Women are more likely to identify as LGBT than men (5.1 percent compared to 3.9 percent). [2]

Research suggests that LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of their civil and human rights. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ persons has been associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. [3]

Personal, family, and social acceptance of sexual orientation and gender identity affects the mental health and personal safety of LGBT individuals. [3]

Attitudes

A majority of LGBTQ+ people say that they or an LGBTQ+ friend or family member have been threatened or non-sexually harassed (57 percent), been sexually harassed (51 percent), or experienced violence (51 percent) because of their sexuality or gender identity. [4]

Fifty-nine percent of LGBTQ+ people feel that they have fewer employment opportunities and 50 percent believe they are paid less than non-LGBTQ+ people. [4]

Thirty-eight percent of transgender people say they have experienced slurs and 28 percent have experienced insensitive or offensive comments because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. [4]

Twenty-two percent of transgender individuals say they have avoided doctors or health care our of concern they would be discriminated against. [4]

Prevalence

LGBTQ+ teens are six times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than non-LGBTQ+ identifying teens. [5]

LGBTQ+ youth are more than twice as likely to feel suicidal and over four times as likely to attempt suicide compared to heterosexual youth. [6]

Forty-eight percent of transgender adults report that they have considered suicide in the last year, compared to 4 percent of the overall US population. [7]

Access/Insurance

In a survey of LGBTQ+ people, more than half of all respondents reported that they have faced cases of providers denying care, using harsh language, or blaming the patient's sexual orientation or gender identity as the cause for an illness. Fear of discrimination may lead some people to conceal their sexual orientation or gender identity from providers or avoid seeking care altogether. [8]

In 2011, the Joint Commission, an independent non-profit national organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S., began to require that hospitals prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in order to be accredited. [8]

Treatment Issues

Approximately 8 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals and nearly 27 percent of transgender individuals report being denied needed health care outright. [9]

In mental health care, stigma, lack of cultural sensitivity, and unconscious and conscious reluctance to address sexuality may hamper effectiveness of care. [10]

Evidence suggests that implicit preferences for heterosexual people versus lesbian and gay people are pervasive among heterosexual health care providers. [10]

Educational Materials

MHA has developed unique materials for the LGBT audience:
Reports LGBTQ+ Mental Health: Insights From MHA Screening Brochures "What Does Gay Mean?" How to Talk with Kids about Sexual Orientation and Prejudice Fact Sheets Bullying in Schools: Harassment Puts Gay Youth At Risk
Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Communities

Partnerships and Resources
How Do I Find LGBTQ+ Friendly Therapy? Questions to Help QTBIPOC Find Affirming Mental Health Providers: A Resource Created in Partnership with Mental Health America and the Human Rights Campaign Black and African American LGBTQ Youth Report GLSEN's Website on Native and Indigenous LGBTQ Youth in U.S. Schools National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) - QTPOC Mental Health Practitioner Directory National LGBT Health Education Center - Learning Resources for Providers Two Spirit and LGBTQ Health Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

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Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity. Sexual orientation is who you are romantically or physically attracted to. Gender identity is the internal sense of being male, female, both or neither, which is separate from your biological sex. People who have a different sexual orientation or gender identity from most people fall under the umbrella term LGBTQ+.

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Draft notes: Excellent job!
I can see you put a lot of work into this.
In fact, if you want to share your Padlet with any friends in the class as a good example, feel free to do so.
Nice touch to have your photos and in introduction from each of you!
Please adjust the Padlet to allow for attribution of comments.
Slides: This is a very good start. Most look good. For some, the text on the graphic is a bit small and could be enlarged..
Slides 5 and 6: move full sentences off and onto your script.. #15: I like the content. But this is not what should be on your slides. Pull out a few bullet points and/or use photos to accompany your presentation about this, and place this in your script.
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#14 Trevor graphic - this is blurry - maybe you can find from another source to have it both clear and large enough so people can read it.
References - this is what you need to work on. Now, there are not enough references. One is from a commercial source, this and the information from it should be removed. APA format - please check - you should have comments from the previous submissions about the initials instead of names and credentials. Be sure to include all source info.
Presentations: Very good. No changes needed.
Script: Very good. Your research into local programs and types of depression and bullying were good.
You are almost done!