Hillside Blog - LGBTQ+

Suicide Rate by Gender: Is There a Difference?

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / December 7, 2023

Gender and suicide rates have an important correlation that can place some youth at an increased risk. Understanding suicide in girls, boys, transgender individuals and…

What to Know About LGBTQ+ Mental Health

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / July 2, 2019

For many of those in the LGBTQ+ community, mental health is a significant issue. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, lesbian,…

LGBTQ Training to Become A Safe and Affirming Treatment Environment

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / February 28, 2019

Hillside recently conducted several campus-wide LGBTQ training sessions for our clinical team and all campus staff focusing on the challenges, mental health needs and best…