In 2023, the Surgeon General released a new advisory on the public health crisis of loneliness and social isolation. This is especially concerning for LGBTQ+ communities who experience higher rates of social isolation than their straight, cisgender peers.
In October, Eidos hosted a panel discussion on the power of belonging for LGBTQ+ youth. Senior Director Jessica Halem spoke with experts from research, design, and community organizing to explore how we can support social connections for our youth.
PANELISTS:
Desmond Upton Patton, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, SAFELab
Joshua Lavra, Creative Lead, Hopelab
Jasper Liem, Executive Director, Attic Youth Center