Homeless youth generally have significantly higher rates
of risky sexual activity, substance use, and depressed mood compared to their
non-homeless peers.
Sexual minority youth are over-represented in the homelessyouth population compared to their numbers in the general population,comprising 20-40% of homeless youth, and most studies have found higher rates
of risky sexual behaviors, use of substances, and depressed mood among homeless
sexual minority youth compared to homeless heterosexual youth, likely due to
issues of discrimination and marginalization stemming from their sexual
minority status. Based on these studies, homeless sexual minority youth are
typically considered to require more intensive evaluation and support compared
to their heterosexual peers, particularly concerning risky behaviors and low
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