192: Helping LGBTQI+ Youth

Admiral Rachel Levine, the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, explains how recent negative rhetoric focused on gender identity and sexual orientation in the classroom is impacting young people; Sandy Noel, the Statewide Planning and Ending HIV Epidemic Coordinator at the Florida Department of Health, discusses the vast benefits of ASTHO's Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health program; and ASTHO has a new blog article focused on improving youth mental health. Webpage: The Trevor Project 2022 National Survey Webpage: Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health ASTHO Webpage: Placemaking Begets Youth Sports, Promoting Healthier Communities