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LGBTQ + individuals experience disproportionately high rates of mental health disorders. Subpopulations of this community experience unique risk factors and barriers to accessing care. This study analyzes chart review data of patients (n = 49) of an LGBTQ+-specific, student-run, free mental health clinic in NYC between March 2019 and July 2021. Most common diagnoses were mood disorders (55%) and anxiety disorders (53%). Eighty-eight percent of patients reported experiencing lifetime traumatic events; 20% of patients met criteria for PTSD. Further research is needed to characterize vulnerable subpopulations to create equitable, accessible, and competent mental health care resources for the LGBTQ + community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: LGBTQ+ individuals experience disproportionately high rates of mental health disorders. Subpopulations of this community experience unique risk factors and barriers to accessing care., Method: This study analyzes chart review data of patients (n=49) of an LGBTQ+-specific, student-run, free mental health clinic in NYC between March 2019 and July 2021., Result: Most common diagnoses were mood disorders (55%) and anxiety disorders (53%). 88% of patients reported experiencing lifetime traumatic events; 20% of patients met criteria for PTSD., Conclusion: Further research is needed to characterize vulnerable subpopulations to create equitable, accessible, and competent mental health care resources for the LGBTQ+ community., Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest and certify responsibility for the manuscript.