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This episode examines the evolving healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ community and the challenges health systems face in delivering affirming, high-quality care. With nearly 8% of the U.S. population—and one in five Gen Z adults—identifying as LGBTQ+, the need for inclusive, trauma-informed care is more urgent than ever. We discuss the impact of recent executive orders, the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals—especially among Gen Z—and what providers must do to address disparities, improve mental health support, and create safer, more responsive healthcare environments for all LGBTQ+ patients. 

In this episode of Centering Health Equity, Lupe Alonso-Diaz, President and CEO of Physicians for a Healthy California, and Dr. Reggie Tucker-Sealy, the Principal Owner of Health Equity Strategies and Solutions, unpack the results of a study conducted by Physicians for a Healthy California and Health Equity Strategies and Solutions on California’s Chief Health Equity Officers. Join us as we break down the study’s findings and share actionable strategies and solutions that can drive meaningful change.

This episode highlights two new online platforms to support the mental health needs of children and young adults in California. We explore the depth of mental health challenges that are often particularly challenging among marginalized communities and how the use of online apps can reduce these behavioral health inequities. We feature two programs that are supported by CalHOPE in partnership with the California Mental Health Services Association.