June is Pride Month!

June is Pride Month!

In recognition of Pride Month, we are shining a light on the LGBTQ+ population in this edition of the NFAA newsletter. While Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact all communities, we know that some populations, such as the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) community, are affected disproportionately. For example:

• One CDC study found that participants who identified as LGBT reported significantly higher exposure to ACEs than comparison groups.
• According to an analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation, 56 percent of LGBTQ+ people reported that someone in their household had experienced job loss, furloughs, or a reduction in income or hours due to COVID-19, compared with 44 percent of non-LGBTQ+ people.
• Data from the CDC released just a couple of months ago found that LGBTQ+ youth reported greater levels of poor mental health, emotional abuse by a parent or caregiver, and suicide attempts than their counterparts.

Understanding how to heal from adversity and toxic stress is more critical than ever for LGBTQ+ communities. We invite you to join us in raising awareness and committing to realize a more equitable world in which healing from childhood adversity is possible for people of all genders, sexuality, and orientations.