Yale researchers receive $4 million from National Institute of Mental Health to advance LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care
Illustrated by Victoria Lee
The Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative received a national grant from the National Institute of Mental Health and will be partnering with Centerlink, the national network of LGBTQ community centers, to offer free, virtual LGBTQ-affirmative CBT training to mental health providers at LGBTQ Centers and across their network of providers.
What is LGBTQ-Affirmative CBT?
LGBTQ-affirmative CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is the only evidence-based mental health care by and for LGBTQ people. Findings from our federally-funded clinical trials showed reductions in depression, anxiety, substance use, and sex risk among diverse LGBTQ community members.
Initiatives like this are crucial to ensure that LGBTQ individuals receive the support they need and help increase access to lifesaving, medically necessary care. This five-year grant will undoubtedly make a significant impact in addressing mental health disparities within our community and providing evidence-based care to those who may not have had access before.
Samuel Byrd, Director of LGBTQ Resources at Yale
Centerlink: The Community of LGBTQ Centers
CenterLink is an international nonprofit organization and member-based association of LGBTQ centers and organizations serving their local communities