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Ohio LGBTQ+ Health Disparities Exposed | Columbus News
A new Ohio report reveals alarming mental health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community, where gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals face more than two and a half times the rate of frequent mental distress, and transgender people face triple that burden. Rooted in stigma, lack of resources, and discriminatory policies—including bans on gender-affirming care—this chronic stress, dubbed “death by a thousand cuts,” takes a devastating toll. Compounding the issue, federal data cuts on gender and sexual orientation metrics hinder effective policy and resource allocation. Yet, local efforts and…
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