The LGBT Health & Development Program

LGBTQ Youth

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Welcome to the IMPACT Program! This is your space to learn more about our exciting research findings and recommended resources specifically for youth. We’ve got everything from videos to quizzes and even a blog designed just for young people! You can also stay current on all things IMPACT via our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Youth Blog

Interested in learning more about gender identity, sexual health and LGBTQ development? Read all about it on our youth blog!

Participate in Research

Want to get involved in our exciting research? You might be eligible to participate in one of our studies.

What Matters to You

We’ve pulled together blogs, videos, and quizzes from the IMPACT website, grouped together by topic. Got a question? Check for an answer on these pages: Ask an Expert, Coming Out, Sex Ed, Transgender 101.

Internships

Looking to get even more involved with IMPACT? Consider applying for one of our many internship opportunities.

Latest IMPACT News

Youth Blog – Out in the Workplace

Youth Blog – Out in the Workplace

Coming out in the workplace isn't easy. Here are some tips for how employers can create inclusive spaces.

Youth Blog – Annual Symposium Reflection: Research and Intersectionality

Youth Blog – Annual Symposium Reflection: Research and Intersectionality

Ying Han writes about her experience at our Annual State of SGM (Sexual and Gender Minority) Health Symposium.

Youth Blog – Pride is Protest in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Youth Blog – Pride is Protest in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Read about our SMART project team's experience during San Juan Pride.

Youth Blog – I Believe You, I Support You, It’s Not Your Fault: Supporting a Friend After Sexual Assault

Youth Blog – I Believe You, I Support You, It’s Not Your Fault: Supporting a Friend After Sexual Assault

The LGBTQ community is disproportionately affected by sexual violence. Here are some guidelines for supporting survivors.

Youth Blog – Don’t Be a Drag, Just Keep It Green

Youth Blog – Don’t Be a Drag, Just Keep It Green

LGBTQ justice and environmental justice go hand in hand. Help shape a better world by keeping it green.

Youth Blog – Identifying as LGBTQ in the Military

Youth Blog – Identifying as LGBTQ in the Military

Read about what it was like for one LGBTQ-identified person to serve in the U.S. Air Force.

Youth Blog – Fake News and Your Health

Youth Blog – Fake News and Your Health

Is Instagram suggesting that your sore throat is Ebola? Where to get good info about your health on the web.