UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF THE 2SLGBTQ+ and TRANSGENDER POPULATION
Members of the 2SLGBTQ+ population continue to face long-standing barriers to complete freedom, safety and equity in society. 2SLGBTQ+ persons experience stigma, discrimination, rejection, violence, trauma and prejudice.
2SLGBTQ+ individuals, including both youth and adults, can face additional challenges, including homelessness, joblessness and lack of access to medical care. This results in the added burden of minority stress. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to act as allies to this population and to provide positive and affirming healthcare services.
Contrastingly, mistreatment during pharmacy interactions, whether through ignorance or malice, continues the cycle of trauma that marginalized individuals endure daily.
Please use the references below to educate yourself on the many challenges that impact this marginalized group, including housing, work, healthcare, physical safety and mental health.
LGBTQ2S Youth Homelessness In Canada Infographics Links The 519
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans & Queer Identified People and Mental Health Canadian Mental Health Association
Trans Youth Can Self Care and Coping Infographic
Still In Every Class In Every School Second National Report on 2SLGBTQ Inclusion in Canadian Schools 2021
Here are some quick references in visual form to get you started:
