Minority stress factors as mediators of sexual orientation disparities in mental health treatment: a longitudinal population-based study
Conclusions
This study shows a substantially elevated risk of poor mental health among LGB individuals as compared with heterosexuals. Findings support several factors outlined in the minority stress theory in explaining the mechanisms behind these disparities.
Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Bränström, R. Tags: Open access Ethnicity [amp ] health Source Type: research
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