discussion 667 unit 5

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LGBTQI Behavioral/Mental Health

After you complete the readings, choose a topic related to LGBTQI behavioral and mental health. Examples include trauma, abuse, homelessness, bipolar disorder, etc.

Address the following in your post:

· Introduction to a topic related to LGBTQI behavioral and mental health.

· Epidemiology and economic costs.

· Overview of the assessment and tools to assess/DSM-5.

· Pharmacological interventions with specifics to dynamics, kinetics, contraindications, side effects, and so on.

· Plan of care to include collaborative interventions and psychotherapeutic options.

Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer-reviewed journal evidence to support the student’s position.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with in-text citations and corresponding references in APA format.

Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the criteria.