Jessica Lee Schleider

Structural stigma and LGBTQ+ youth mental health in the United States

Structural stigma, or systemic barriers to equity for minoritized populations, has been shown to have negative consequences on LGBTQ+ youth’s mental health. Most research has focused on stigma at the national or state level, limiting understanding of how local institutions and en...

LGBTQ+ Youth Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Support in Schools

Abstract LGBTQ+ youth continue to report significant challenges to their wellbeing in schools (e.g., bullying, lack of representation in staff and curricula, and discrimination). The current study employed a large, diverse sample of LGBTQ+ youth to explore the types of support th...