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78% of Non-Cisgender College Students Report Mental Health Symptoms

Source: MedPage Today

According to data from the 2015-2017 Healthy Minds Study, involving 71 U.S. college campuses, students with nontraditional gender identities reported two to four times as many symptoms of mental health conditions as cisgender students. Co-author Sara Abelson, MPH, of the … read more

A Paired-Testing Pilot Study of Housing Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples and Transgender Individuals

Source: Urban Institute

A new study from the Urban Institute provides quantitative data to support the personal experiences of housing discrimination that LGBTQ people often report in surveys. The researchers conducted over 2,000 “paired tests” in which same-sex couples, heterosexual couples, transgender people, … read more

Addressing the Implications of Allowing Transgender Personnel to Serve Openly

Source: RAND Corporation

The government-commissioned RAND study released in May 2016 determined that the cost of providing transition-related care is exceedingly small relative to U.S. Armed Forces overall health care expenditures; that there are no readiness implications that prevent transgender members from serving … read more

Addressing the Needs of Transgender Military Veterans: Better Access and More Comprehensive Care

Source: Transgender Health

Although there are only an estimated 1.4 million people in the United States who identify as transgender, current statistics shows they are more likely to serve in the military than their peers. According to participants in this research study, negotiating … read more

Alternatives to Monogamy Among Gay Male Couples in a Community Survey: Implications for Mental Health and Sexual Risk

Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior

The researchers examined the psychological and behavioral impact of same-sex relationships on the health of gay and bisexual men who identified as single or in monogamous, “monogamish,” or open relationships. The authors found that being in same-sex monogamous or monogamish … read more

Association Between Gender Minority Status and Self-Reported Physical and Mental Health in the United States

Source: JAMA Internal Medicine

This study confirms that transgender and gender non-conforming in the United States experience health disparities compared with their cisgender peers. Overall, the transgender people sampled in the study were more likely to be overweight, to be uninsured, and to experience … read more

California LGBTQ Youth Report

Source: Human Rights Campaign

This report is based on 2017 survey responses from 1,700 California-based LGBTQ youth. One finding reported that 36% of LGBTQ youth in California rate coming out as LGBTQ to their parents as extremely stressful. To address the issues facing LGBTQ … read more

Characteristics and Mental Health of Gender Nonconforming Adolescents in California

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

Gender nonconforming refers to people whose behaviors and appearance defy the dominant cultural and societal stereotypes of their gender. Gender nonconforming youth, including both highly gender nonconforming and androgynous subgroups, make up a significant segment of the adolescent population in … read more

Conducting Research on the Health Status of LGBT Populations

Source: Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health Issues and Research Gaps and Opportunities.

This chapter reviews research challenges associated with the study of LGBT populations, the research methods and data sources used in studying these populations, and best-practice principles for conducting research on the health of LGBT people. The final section presents a … read more

Depression and Anxiety Changes Among Sexual and Gender Minority People Coinciding with Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health

With SARS-COV-2 recently sweeping the globe, the population is experiencing a group stressor unlike any phenomenon in this country in the last century. The PRIDE study, a longitudinal cohort of sexual and gender minority people, was included in this COVID-19 … read more

Difference-in-Differences Analysis of the Association Between State Same-Sex Marriage Policies and Adolescent Suicide Attempts

Source: JAMA Pediatrics

This study used state-level Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2015. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 years. State same-sex marriage … read more

Disclosure and Concealment of Sexual Orientation and the Mental Health of Non-Gay-Identified, Behaviorally-Bisexual Men

Source: Journal Consultation Clinical Psychology

Previous studies had suggested that greater concealment and less disclosure of sexual orientation may contribute to the lower levels of mental health in bisexual men relative to gay men. This study found that greater concealment was associated with more depressive … read more

Discrimination and Mental Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study examines the associations between multiple types of discrimination and past year mental health disorders in a national sample of 577 LGB adults. The authors found that sexual orientation discrimination was associated with past year disorder only in combination … read more

Factors Impacting Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies to Create Safe and Supportive Schools for Sexual and Gender Minority Students

Source: Elsevier

Evidence-based strategies to ensure school safety and supports for SGM youth in the U.S. remain underutilized nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends six evidence-based strategies to improve safety and support for sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth … read more

Health and Health Care Access in the U.S. Transgender Population Health (TransPop) Survey

Source: UCLA Williams Institute

This report describes and compares health and health care access among transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender participants.

Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults: Results From a Population-Based Study

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual older adults, utilizing data from the 2003-2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992). They found that LGB older adults had higher risk of disability, poor … read more

Intersectional experiences, stigma-related stress, and psychological health among Black LGBQ individuals

Source: Pub Med

The study demonstrates that multiple axes of oppression can jointly shape daily events and predict fluctuations in psychological health.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Services in the United States: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Landscape

Source: PLOS ONE

This study reviews the early intersections of sexuality and health that led to an LGBT health movement in the United States, as well as the evolution of LGBT health services over time. Findings indicate that LGBT community health centers are … read more

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent School Victimization: Implications for Young Adult Health and Adjustment

Source: American School Health Association

This study analyzed the long-term implications of LGBT school victimization and young adult psychosocial health and risk behavior. The findings included that LGBT school victimization is strongly linked to young adult mental health and risk for STDs and HIV, but … read more

LGBTQ youth mental health: Trevor Project survey highlights disparities

Source: Medical News Today

The new annual national survey carried out by The Trevor Project highlights mental health disparities among LGBTQ youth. This publication includes results of the third annual national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ youth. The findings reveal the consequences … read more

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Mental Health and Suicidality among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Sexual Minority Youth Source: American Journal of Public Health

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors used pooled data from 2005 and 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys to examine the relationships among sexual minority status, sex, and mental health and suicidality, in a racially and ethnically diverse sample of youth. Findings included that sexual … read more

Mental health impacts of substance use during pandemic greater in LGBTQ community

Source: Healio News

Household income and rural living were significantly associated with a higher risk for substance use outcomes.

Mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: A developmental resiliency perspective

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study analyzed resilience factors among 425 lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth participants. The authors found positive effects of peer and family support, but that they did not significantly dampen the negative effects of victimization. The findings suggest that mental … read more

Mentoring LGBTQI and Gender Nonconforming Youth

Source: National Mentoring Resource Center

This review examines research on mentoring for youth who are LGBTQ, intersex, and gender nonconforming (LGBTQI-GNC). A growing body of literature has identified patterns of risks faced by LGBTQI-GNC youth and points also to the types of support that may … read more

National Healthcare Qualities and Disparities Report

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The report assesses the performance of our health care system and identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities, for access to health care and quality of health care. Data show differences in utilization of mental health care … read more

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Prior Military Service, Identity Stigma, and Mental Health Among Transgender Older Adults

Source: Gerontologist

In this research article, the relationship between prior military service, identity stigma, and mental health among transgender older adults is identified. By identifying the role of military service in the mental health of transgender older adults, this study provides insights … read more

Pronouns Are a Public Health Issue

Why is trans-inclusive language in the workplace (and beyond) a public health issue? Work and working conditions are widely accepted as important components of the social determinants of health

Protections for LGBTQ People with Behavioral Health Needs

Source: National Health Law Program

Access to behavioral health services is critical for LGBTQ individuals in the United States. The publication provides guidance for health care advocates and providers to stand up for LGBTQ people in need of access to quality behavior health care.

Qualitative Findings on the Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on Australian Gay and Bisexual Men: Community Belonging and Mental Well-being

Source: SAGE Journals

Qualitative research into the experiences of gay and bisexual men during COVID-19

Racial Differences Among LGBT Adults in the US

This report assess whether LGBT people of color (POC) differ from White LGBT people on several areas of health and socioeconomic well-being.

Researchers Find Disparities in Suicide Risk Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults

Source: National Institute of Mental Health

The findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, indicate that the intersection of multiple social identities may compound suicide risk for some lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.

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Risk and Resilience During Transgender Identity Development: The Effects of Awareness and Engagement with Other Transgender People on Affect

Source: Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health

This study evaluates how awareness and engagement with other transgender people influences risk and resilience during early gender identity development. The results indicate that for both MTF and FTM trans individuals, having prior awareness that other trans people exist and … read more

Sexual Minority-Related Victimization as a Mediator of Mental Health Disparities in Sexual Minority Youth: A Longitudinal Analysis

Source: Journal Youth and Adolescence

This study examined minority-specific victimization as a potential explanatory mechanism of sexual minority youth mental health disparities (i.e., higher rates of depression and suicidality). The authors found that this victimization significantly mediated the effect of sexual minority status on depressive … read more

Sexual Orientation and Estimates of Adult Substance Use and Mental Health: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

This October 2016 SAMHSA analysis provides the first set of findings from NSDUH on substance use and mental health issues for adults by sexual identity. The analysis found that LGB adults were more likely to have substance use and mental … read more

Sexual Orientation Discordance Puts Adolescents at Greater Risk for Nonfatal Suicidal Behaviors

Source: American Journal of Preventative Medicine

Recent findings suggest that sexual contact inconsistent with an individual’s sexual orientation (i.e., sexual orientation discordance) may increase adolescent suicide risk. Researchers analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of high school students who identified as heterosexual, gay, or lesbian … read more

Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities

Source: American Journal of Public Health

The authors present a conceptual framework describing the psychological and structural pathways through which stigma influences health. They argue that the pervasive nature of stigma, its disruption of multiple life domains, and its corrosive impact on population health mean that … read more

Stress and Mental Health Among Midlife and Older Gay-Identified Men

Source: American Journal of Public Health

This study examined associations between stress and mental health among HIV-negative and –positive midlife and older gay men. Findings included that sexual minority stress and aging-related stress were appeared detrimental to mental health. A sense of mastery partially mediated these … read more

Study Links School Shootings to Male Gender Role Pressure

Source: Good Therapy

According to a study analyzing 29 school shootings between 1995-2005 in the U.S., boys who engage in school shootings are more likely to experience emasculating bullying, such as being called gendered or homophobic epithets. Some researchers argue that “toxic masculinity” and the pressure … read more

Successful Aging Among LGBT Older Adults: Physical and Mental Health-Related Quality of Life by Age Group

Source: The Gerontologist

This study is the first to examine physical and mental health-related quality of life, as an indicator of successful aging, among LGBT older adults. Utilizing a Resilience Framework, the authors found that quality of life is negatively associated with discrimination … read more

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Suicide Attempts among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Adults

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

This January 2014 report was developed with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The major finding is the exceptionally high prevalence of lifetime suicide attempts reported by all respondents. The report authors identify mental health factors and experiences of harassment, … read more

The Impact of Minority Stress on Mental Health and Substance Use Among Sexual Minority Women

Source: National Library of Medicine

This study found a significant impact of minority stressors on mental health and substance use among sexual minority women. The authors recommend that health care professionals should assess sexual minority women for minority stress and coping resources, and refer as … read more

The Institute Launches National Online Resource to Help LGBTQ Youth & Their Families

Source: University of Maryland, The Institute of Innovation and Implementation

When the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) launched their first research on LGBTQ youth and families 20 years ago, they found that families have a compelling impact on their LGBTQ children’s health and well-being. This website offers a map of national programs and … read more

The Relationship Between Discrimination and Substance Use Disorders Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States

Source: American Journal of Public Health

This study examined the associations between three types of discrimination (sexual orientation, race, and gender) and substance use disorders in a large national sample. The results indicated that more than two-thirds of LGB adults reported at least one type of … read more

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The Social Environment and Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth

Source: The American Academy of Pediatrics

The objective of this study was to determine whether the social environment surrounding LGB youth may contribute to their higher rates of suicide attempts. The authors found that LGB youth were significantly more likely to attempt suicide in the previous … read more

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Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth in California: Key Research Findings

Source: Gender Spectrum

This document provides an overview of current research about transgender and gender-expansive youth in California. While more population-based data is needed, the data that follow illustrate critical aspects related to health disparities among this group of young people, including: School-based … read more

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Transgender Parenting: A Review of Existing Research

Source: The Williams Institute: UCLA School of Law

This October 2014 report analyzes 51 studies on transgender parents and their relationships with their children. Among other findings, the studies found that the vast majority of transgender parents categorized their relationships with their children as good or positive generally; … read more

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