{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Recruitment, Retention, and Wellbeing of LGBTQ-Serving Child Psychiatrists and Mental Health Providers.
{Author}: Ramos N;Jones SA;Bitterman M;Janssen A;
{Journal}: Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am
{Volume}: 33
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 01
{Factor}: 3.019
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.chc.2023.11.002
{Abstract}: The workforce of mental health providers serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) youth lags far behind the demand for LGBTQ-focused mental health care. Unsatisfactory training and a lack of standardized training metrics for accredited programs perpetuate the lack of preparedness among providers. The presence of LGBTQ+ faculty and mentors in medical education increases the amount of LGBTQ+ content taught to trainees and improves professional development for LGBTQ+ trainees. Inclusive workplace practices and affirming care policies may also improve retention and recruitment of LGBTQ-serving mental health providers.