Love is Love: LGBTQIA2S+ Mental Health, Inclusion, & Allyship

15-Hour, Self-Paced E-Certification

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Learning Objectives:

  1. Develop an understanding of how historical, social and political events have, and will continue to, shape LGBTQIA2S+ experiences.
  2. Recognize the impact of LGBTQIA2S+ discriminatory experiences, traumatic events, and mental health disparities on individuals’ mental and physical well being.
  3. Identify opportunities to promote the psychological safety and wellbeing of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, in addition to coping strategies to reduce symptoms of traumatic and minority stress felt in one’s self.
  4. Practice various forms of allyship, including promoting positive LGBTQIA2S+ representation, building inclusive spaces, and taking steps to avoid performative allyship.


Participants Receive:

  • Lifetime access to this self-paced e-course moderated by a LEAD-credentialed instructor.
  • A personalized 2-year certificate of completion.
  • Access to a 40-page, downloadable post-course resource guide with population-specific lifelines and inclusive, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed self-help, community-based, and professional resources.
  • FREE, lifetime access to an exclusive Facebook group and newsletter for continued education and support.

Hosting Companies or Organizations Receive:

  • One free progress report per e-course or virtual workshop, on a date and time of its choice. This progress report includes a list of registered participants and individual reports that have lecture progress and quiz scores.
  • Blinded evaluation and quiz results for all staff, in addition, to notice if any staff member requires additional mental health support.

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LEAD, Inc.
LEAD, Inc.

Let's Empower, Advocate, and Do, Inc. (LEAD) is the industry leader in mental health education, committed to providing training and curriculum to strengthen mental health literacy, promote lifelong well-being, and build community resilience.

LEAD’s Promise: LEAD empowers individuals with no-fluff mental health education to proactively improve their wellbeing and strengthen their workplace communities.
LEAD provides individuals with practical skills, tools, and strategies to prevent mental health crises and improve the wellbeing of unique workplace communities. LEAD’s evidence-based courses and practical resources move “beyond talk” with their tangible takeaways, moving the needle on critical competencies and building resilience in professionals through hands-on curricula.
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Course Curriculum


  An Introduction to the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
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  Mental Health Disparities & Minority Stress in the LGBTQIA2S+ Community
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  Strategies to Promote Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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Investing in your own mental health, well-being, and coping skills is the most critical and rewarding investment you will make in your lifetime.

DISCLAIMER: By registering for this course, you understand and agree that LEAD, Inc.’s courses are supplementary only and in no way replace present workplace training processes. LEAD, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for fully and completely teaching you, which obligation rests solely with you or your employer. You will indemnify LEAD, Inc. from any action, suit, or proceeding based upon any allegation that you have not been properly or adequately trained.

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