Voice And Gender Incongruence: Relationship Between Vocal Self-Perception And Mental Health Of Trans Women

Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are able to persevere and flourish despite pervasive social stigma and minority stress based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. This chapter reviews the research on LGBTQ resilience that can occur at individual, interpersonal/family, community, and contextual/structural levels. The authors describe qualitative research that has examined pathways to resilience and positive LGBTQ identity. The authors also review quantitative research on LGBTQ resilience via mediator, moderator, and moderated mediation models. Variables are described that have been found to explain or buffer the links between external and internalized minority stressors and mental health outcomes. The authors review the small but growing body of research that has begun to examine the efficacy of therapeutic interventions aimed at promoting LGBTQ resilience. Limitations are discussed and directions for future research are suggested.

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Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health among Children and Youth

The Oxford Handbook of Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190067991.013.21 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 228-243

Author(s):

Jessica N. Fish ◽

Laura Baams ◽

Jenifer K. McGuire

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young People ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Youth Mental Health ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Gender Minority ◽

The World ◽

Sexual And Gender Minority ◽

And Gender

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) young people are coming of age at a time of dynamic social and political changes with regard to LGBTQ rights and visibility around the world. And yet, contemporary cohorts of SGM youth continue to evidence the same degree of compromised mental health demonstrated by SGM youth of past decades. The authors review the current research on SGM youth mental health, with careful attention to the developmental and contextual characteristics that complicate, support, and thwart mental health for SGM young people. Given a large and rapidly growing body of science in this area, the authors strategically review research that reflects the prevalence of these issues in countries around the world but also concentrate on how mental health concerns among SGM children and youth are shaped by experiences with schools, families, and communities. Promising mental health treatment strategies for this population are reviewed. The chapter ends with a focus on understudied areas in the SGM youth mental health literature, which may offer promising solutions to combat SGM population health disparities and promote mental health among SGM young people during adolescence and as they age across the life course.

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Introduction

The Oxford Handbook of Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190067991.013.1 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. xvi-8

Author(s):

Esther D. Rothblum

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Clinical Social Work ◽

Psychiatric Nursing ◽

Health Programs ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Gender Minority ◽

Minority Mental Health ◽

Sexual And Gender Minority ◽

And Gender ◽

Mental Health Programs

The Oxford Handbook of Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health provides an overview of the current research on the mental health of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. It is aimed at researchers conducting studies on the mental health of SGM populations, clinicians and researchers interested in psychiatric disorders that affect SGM populations, clinicians using evidence-based practice in the treatment of SGM patients/clients, students in mental health programs (clinical psychology, psychiatry, clinical social work, and psychiatric nursing), and policymakers. This chapter defines some terms and provides an overview of current and past SGM research methods.

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Early stage melanoma diagnosis and mental health-related: emotional influence of body self-perception

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports ◽

10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100188 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100188

Author(s):

Dina Di Giacomo ◽

Jessica Ranieri ◽

Federica Guerra ◽

Eleonora Cilli ◽

Valeria Ciciarelli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Early Stage ◽

Self Perception ◽

Melanoma Diagnosis ◽

Health Related ◽

Body Self

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Social determinants of depression: association with age, gender and primary health care model

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1011 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

J China

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Social Determinants ◽

Care Physician ◽

Health Policies ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Primary Health ◽

And Gender ◽

Primary Health Care Physician

Abstract Background Depression is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. The social determinants of age, gender and access to a primary health care physician have been identified as significant determinants of variability in the prevalence of depression. This research evaluates the association between depression and these social determinants in the city of Almada, in Portugal. Methods This cross-sectional study reports the one-month prevalence (December, 2015) of depression and its association with age, gender and access to a primary health care doctor in Almada's primary health care population. Data was collected from the 'Information System of the Regional Health Administration' (SIARS) database. The diagnostic tools used for the identification of cases were the ICPC-2 codes 'P76: Depressive Disorder' and 'P03: Feeling Depressed'. An odds ratio was applied as an association measure. Results Regarding gender and age: women are more likely to develop depression than men (OR 3.21) and the age group of 40-64 years is more likely to develop depression compared with other age groups (OR 2.21). The odds of being affected by depression for patients with a permanent primary health care physician, compared with users without a permanent primary health care physician, are higher (OR 2.24). Conclusions The patterns of association of age and gender, uncovered in this dataset, are consistent with previously reported findings for other Western countries. The association between depression and the assignment of a permanent primary health care doctor is highly significant. This finding suggests the existence of a higher detection rate of depression in patients with a permanent doctor and adds weight to the need to implement health policies that guarantee a primary health care physician for each patient. Key messages The age and gender gap in depression calls for stronger public health and intersectoral strategies to promote and protect mental health, in community-based settings. Reducing barriers and enhancing access to high-quality primary medical care must be a cornerstone of mental health policies.

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Suicidal ideation in an ethnically mixed, highland Guatemalan community

Transcultural Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/1363461520976930 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 136346152097693

Author(s):

Carla Pezzia ◽

Luisa M. Hernandez

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Ethnic Identity ◽

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Mental Health Care ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Indigenous Populations ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

And Gender ◽

Survey Responses

Reported suicide rates in Latin America remain low, but there is evidence to suggest they may be increasing, particularly among indigenous populations. To better understand who may be at risk for suicide, we examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation and explored factors contributing to suicidal thoughts in an ethnically mixed, highland Guatemalan community. The data presented in this article are from a mixed methods ethnographic field project conducted over 15 months from 2010 to 2011 in Panajachel, Guatemala. We surveyed a random sample of 350 community members. Survey questions included standardized modules from the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, as well as questions on experiences of violence and mental health care. We also conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 self-selected survey participants with current suicidal ideation. These interviews included questions regarding survey responses, experiences of mental illness, and access to mental health care. A total of 55 survey participants (N = 350; 15.7%) scored positive for suicidality. Ethnic identity, gender, psychiatric illness, and experiences of violence were all correlated to suicidal ideation. Qualitative interview data highlight distinctions between genders within prominent themes of religion, family, experiences of violence, and seeking resources. Three key findings emerged from our research that are relevant to the literature: 1) ethnic identity may be both a critical risk and a protective factor for suicide in some indigenous people; 2) intersections between violence and gender highlight different patterns in suicidal ideation; and 3) high rates of suicidal ideation and other psychiatric comorbidities underscore the need for greater access to mental health services.

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