The LGBTQ+ Communities in the United States are varied and diverse. Psychopharmacology has been used in the past in unethical, unconscionable ways to attempt to change LGBTQ+ people to fit a cisgender heterosexual presentation. This history, and other factors create a distrust, or at least a cautionary approach to seeking mental health care; particularly care that includes psychopharmacological interventions.

We will discuss that history and approaches to working with LGBTQ+ communities in the United States. Examples of successful interventions, and the need for LGBTQ+ Prescribing Psychologists will be highlighted.

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