Champaign Clinic Aims to Spread Awareness of LGBTQ Mental Health
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Champaign Clinic Aims to Spread Awareness of LGBTQ Mental Health

ByVivian La

CHAMPAIGN – Many LGBTQ individuals experience issues such as prejudice and healthcare barriers, contributing to higher rates of mental illness among this community than the general population, according to nurse practitioner Kate Srikant. Individuals often feel isolated, or that healthcare providers don’t understand their struggles, Srikant says. Data from the advocacy group Mental Health America…