What is the health problem? Which group(s) are most likely to be at risk? What social/behavioral/health system determinants affect this? Identify at least two potential interventions/activities the community, community health agency, community health nurse could offer to prevent and or support this health issue What resistance might be met in implementing the intervention/activity?

Infographic 1: LGBT Health Issue: Mental Health

I. What is the health problem?

• Mental health is a critical health issue affecting the LGBT community. This includes depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health conditions.

II. Which group(s) are most likely to be at risk?

• LGBT individuals who have experienced discrimination, stigma, and harassment based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

III. What social/behavioral/health system determinants affect this?

• Discrimination, stigma, and harassment are the main social determinants affecting the mental health of the LGBT community. Also, lack of access to culturally competent mental health services, unsupportive families, and low self-esteem can also contribute to mental health problems in the LGBT community.

IV. Identify at least two potential interventions/activities the community, community health agency, community health nurse could offer to prevent and or support this health issue

• 1. Support groups: Creating support groups for LGBT individuals where they can talk about their experiences and connect with others who have gone through similar experiences can be helpful in promoting mental health.
• 2. Mental health campaigns: Community health agencies and nurses can work together to create mental health campaigns targeted at the LGBT community to promote awareness of mental health and the importance of seeking help.

V. What resistance might be met in implementing the intervention/activity?

• Resistance to mental health interventions may come from individuals who believe that mental health problems are not serious, or from those who believe that seeking help is a sign of weakness. There may also be resistance from those who do not understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community, or from those who hold negative beliefs about the LGBT community.

Infographic 2: LGBT Health Issue: HIV/AIDS

I. What is the health problem?

• HIV/AIDS is a significant health issue affecting the LGBT community. This includes higher rates of HIV/AIDS infection and lower access to care and treatment.

II. Which group(s) are most likely to be at risk?

• Gay and bisexual men are the most at risk of HIV/AIDS in the LGBT community.

III. What social/behavioral/health system determinants affect this?

• Stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to culturally competent health services are the main social determinants affecting the HIV/AIDS health of the LGBT community. Also, risky sexual behaviors and drug use can also contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the LGBT community.

IV. Identify at least two potential interventions/activities the community, community health agency, community health nurse could offer to prevent and or support this health issue

• 1. HIV/AIDS education and awareness campaigns: Community health agencies and nurses can work together to create HIV/AIDS education and awareness campaigns targeted at the LGBT community.
• 2. Access to HIV/AIDS testing and care: Community health agencies and nurses can work to increase access to HIV/AIDS testing and care for the LGBT community, especially for those who are at higher risk.

V. What resistance might be met in implementing the intervention/activity?

• Resistance to HIV/AIDS interventions may come from individuals who hold negative beliefs about the LGBT community, or from those who do not understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBT community. There may also be resistance from those who believe that HIV/AIDS is not a serious health problem or from those who do not believe in seeking medical care for HIV/AIDS.