Lesbian and Gay Youth: Care and Counseling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780231111911)

This is the first hands-on guide for providing health and mental health care to lesbian and gay youth and young adults. Although it focuses on adolescents, the information is relevant for any age group. In addition to specific guidelines for care and for approaching such sensitive topics as sexual behavior, substance abuse, and suicide, the book includes a comprehensive review of the literature and the most up-to-date information for providers, researchers, educators, and general readers alike. This book also includes the first guidelines (clinical care protocols) on primary care, mental health care, HIV medical and psychosocial care for lesbian and gay youth, and HIV counseling and testing for adolescents. There is extensive discussion of the social and health effects of stigmatized identity in the context of adolescent development.

Author: Caitlin Ryan, Donna Futterman
ISBN-10: 0231111916
ISBN-13: 9780231111911
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/24/1998
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 8.95h x 5.97w x 0.51d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/1998 pg. 121
Library Journal 12/01/1998 pg. 140
Library Journal 05/01/1998
Library Journal 12/01/1998