Resources

General Information, Glossaries, and Terms

• LGBT 101: An introduction to the Queer community

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions

• MedlinePlus: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

• National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

• MyPronouns.org

• PFLAG

  • Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG’s network of hundreds of chapters and more than 250,000 members and supporters works to create a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

  • Straight for Equality: guide to being a straight ally

  • Faith In Our Families

Professional and Academic

• Youth.gov: Key Terms and Concepts

• Youth.gov covers some of the key concepts and terms related to sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Also included is a page on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

• LGBTQIA+ Glossary of Terms for Health Care Teams

• This publication from the LGBTQIA Health Education center can be downloaded. The glossary provides terms relevant to the health care and identities of LGBTQ+ people.

• SAMHSA Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information and Resource Kit . Although not strictly terms for research, SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), this document provides Helpful Terms for Prevention Specialists and Healthcare Providers, section A-1. See also: SAMHSA Programs and Initiatives.

• Creating a Welcoming Environment for LGBT Patients

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