Abstract
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community experience stigma from both within (e.g., self-stigma) and without (e.g., discrimination by others), and LGBTQ youth may be particularly vulnerable to its effects. LGBTQ youth of color may be at additional risk for mental distress compared to white LGBTQ adults due to their need to adapt to the stressors of stigma while simultaneously developing their identity. These interlocking stressors can have a devastating impact on the development and mental health of these youth. This chapter reviews the literature related to stigma against and within the community of LGBTQ youth of color. We will use an intersectional, ecological-developmental model to examine the interactions between the individual and social structures and review research that delineates processes that maintain stigma in intersectional spaces. A community-resilience framework will be used to review research investigating coping strategies of LGBTQ youth of color. In doing so, we review effective practices that professionals can use to mitigate and prevent stigma formation in this vulnerable community.