Introduction: Although the negative impacts of COVID-19 on youth and young adult global mental health are recognised less attention has been paid to LGBTQ youth—a historically neglected population in health care, policies, and research, despite evidence of high unmet mental health needs. Unfortunately, the pandemic is likely to have far-reaching negative effects on LGBTQ health and wellbeing.

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The paper was originally published on The Lancet on January 27, 2022.