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The Impact of Institutional Discrimination on Psychiatric Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations: A Prospective Study

American Journal of Public Health · 2010 · Vol. 100(3) · pp. 452–459
Mark L. HatzenbuehlerKatie A. McLaughlinKatherine M. KeyesDeborah S. Hasin

Abstract

Living in states with discriminatory policies may have pernicious consequences for the mental health of LGB populations. These findings lend scientific support to recent efforts to overturn these policies.

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and PolicyRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchReproductive Health and TechnologiesLesbianPsychiatryNational Comorbidity SurveyHomosexualityMental healthSexual minorityComorbidityAlcohol dependenceAnxietyPsychology

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Mental DisordersBisexualityCivil RightsFemaleHumansMaleMarriageMental HealthPrejudiceProspective StudiesResidence CharacteristicsRisk FactorsUnited StatesComorbidityPrevalence

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  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Mental Health
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