Online survey results reveal that high proportions of LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. are facing basic needs, academic, and financial-related challenges during COVID-19. They are also facing high levels of substance use, psychological distress, and social isolation, and receiving little emotional support during COVID-19. As a result of COVID-19, high proportions are enduring LGBTQ+-related stressors, such as being rejected by family members for being LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ students of color bear the added burden of racial oppression amid COVID-19. Urgently recommended actions for university administrators/leaders are found on page 2.
Salerno, J.P., M. Pease, J.Devadas, B. Nketia, J. N.F Fish (2020). Covid-19 Related Stress Among LGBTQ+ University Students: Results of a U.S. National Survey. LGBTQ+ Students and Allies in Public Health.