Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives
Ann MillerHealth & Wellness, Youth Development


Date and Time

June 10–11, 2024
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET

Overview

This two-day digital workshop will convene researchers, youth advocates, and federal officers to evaluation the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identification and sexuality with a deal with analysis aimed on the promotion of psychological well being for sexual and gender minority youth. Session themes embrace epidemiological and inhabitants well being research of developmental developments, social determinants of well being that drive psychological well being outcomes at a number of ranges (i.e., nationwide, neighborhood, interpersonal, and particular person), and preventive and therapy interventions to make sure wholesome futures for all youth. The workshop is free and open to the scientific neighborhood and the general public.

Sponsored by

  • The National Institute of Mental Health, Health Disparities Research Team
  • The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office
  • Additional taking part NIH Institutes & Centers: the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. 

Registration

This workshop is free, however registration is required .

Contact

Please contact Stacia Friedman-Hill, Ph.D. with any questions.

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Ann Miller is a certified mental health coach and wellness writer with a strong background in psychology and emotional resilience. With over a decade of experience in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, Ann specializes in making complex mental health topics accessible and empowering.

She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with both individual clients and organizations to promote emotional well-being and work-life balance. Through her writing, Ann aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health and offer practical, compassionate guidance for everyday challenges.

When she's not writing or consulting, Ann enjoys early morning yoga, quiet reading time, and exploring nature trails with her dog. Her personal philosophy: "Mental health is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for everything we do."

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