Increased visibility of LGBTQ+ people and progress in policy change has allowed young people to define themselves and feel more confident expressing their identity. But here’s the downside: Most LGBTQ+ adolescents still come out to a hostile and rejecting world. Today, kids who don’t get support at home can connect with online supports and resources – if we continue to create and support those tools.

Author Archives: Amy Green
Amy Green, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the head of research at Hopelab, a social innovation lab and impact investor at the intersection of tech and youth mental health. She received her BA in psychology from the University of Rochester and her MA and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of South Florida.