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LGBTQ INFORMATION FOR TEENS

SEXUAL IDENTITY

Sexual identity, or sexual orientation identity, is the way in which a young person thinks of him or herself in terms of who he or she is romantically attracted to. Adolescence is a time of growth and maturation in a young person’s life. The hormones and physical changes that occur throughout one’s youth are immense. More specifically there is typically a noticeable increase in a young person’s sexual thoughts, feelings and attractions.

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GENDER IDENTITY

For many years, a young person’s gender identity was proclaimed at birth was defined by a person’s genitals. This is known as gender assignment. It is what has occurred for centuries regarding one’s gender, and places an assumption that the physical anatomy of a person matches the person’s gender. Gender assignment, however, is not always accurate.

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Further Information

Seeking help is never easy, but you are not alone! If you or someone you know is in need of mental health treatment, we strongly encourage you to reach out for help as quickly as possible. It is not uncommon for many mental health difficulties to impact a person’s life, long term. Seeking support at the beginning of one’s journey can put the individual in the best position to learn how to manage themselves in a healthy way so they can go on to live happy and fulfilling lives.

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We are available to answer any questions you may have regarding mental health treatment and our residential program, anytime. Contact us today using the form to the right.

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