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Addressing Health Disparities in LGBTQ Youth through Professional Development of Middle School Staff
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Direct linkOwens, Melissa; Mattheus, Deborah – Journal of School Health, 2022
Background: Significant health disparities exist for sexual minority youth (SMY). While supportive adults in schools have been shown to improve mental wellbeing and academic outcomes for students, most teachers do not receive training specific to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning (LGBTQ) students. Methods: The project…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, School Personnel, Professional Development, Social Problems
