ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on what we know about the experiences of and challenges faced by students of color, LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities. It also present a review of current prevention and intervention strategies that target these populations, as well as a discussion of strategies to enhance access to evidence-based prevention and intervention programs by members of the target populations. Students of color might also encounter difficulties related to "impostor feelings" or feeling like an intellectual fraud. Impostor feelings can arise from students being aware of negative stereotypes toward their racial and/or ethnic group with regard to intellectual ability. Within the LGBTQ population, certain sub-groups are at greater risk for negative outcomes than others, partially explained by the fact that homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia are three distinct constructs with overlapping but distinct mental health outcomes. The chapter recommends that continued efforts be made by researchers to investigate issues pertaining to students in these specific target groups.
