Aging LGBT+ Elders and Mental Health: Cultural Humility and Practice Considerations
This session will enhance the knowledge of mental health professionals of the specific experiences, barriers, and needs of LGBT+ elders related to mental health.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PMTue
BELTSS Psychology MCE Social Work/Counselor
Presenters
Sydney Renner, MSW, LSW
Social Worker and Therapist
Ryan White Program at The University of Toledo
Documents
Handout for Sydney Renner Session
This session will enhance the knowledge of mental health professionals of the specific experiences, barriers, and needs of LGBT+ elders related to mental health. Participants will be provided with historical and statistical information related to this problem to build competence in working with this population. Attendees will be able to locate and utilize existing resources used in this presentation to make changes needed in their organizations and service providers to fully support LGBT+ elders.