LGBTQ+ Iris Clinic: LGBTQ+ Health Services in South Dakota
The LGBTQ+ Iris Clinic at Complete Health specializes in care for our LGBTQ+ Youth. We also offer information and resources for both youth and their parents in the LGBTQ+ community. Finding a health provider who understands the unique challenges of our LGBTQ+ community can be difficult, but that’s why we’re here to help. View some of our resources below and call us to schedule an appointment for medical care or mental health services with one of our LGBTQ+ trained providers.
Intersectionality: Recognizing the Intersections of LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Understanding Intersectionality
Intersectionality is a framework that recognizes the multifaceted nature of identities and how they intersect and interact. It emphasizes that individuals are not defined by a single identity but by the confluence of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and more.
In the context of LGBTQ+ mental health, intersectionality is crucial. LGBTQ+ individuals often face unique challenges shaped by the intersections of their sexual orientation or gender identity with other aspects of their identity. For instance, an LGBTQ+ person of color may experience discrimination not only based on their sexual orientation or gender identity but also due to their race or ethnicity.
