articleAmerican Journal of Public HealthOct 22, 2010GREEN OA

Mental Health Disorders, Psychological Distress, and Suicidality in a Diverse Sample of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youths

BMBrian MustanskiRGRobert GarofaloEEErin Emerson

University of Illinois Chicago · Northwestern University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Objectives

We examined associations of race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation with mental disorders among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youths.

Methods

We assessed mental disorders by administering a structured diagnostic interview to a community sample of 246 LGBT youths aged 16 to 20 years. Participants also completed the Brief Symptom Inventory 18 (BSI 18).

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Keywords
  • Lesbian
  • Transgender
  • Mental health
  • Psychology
  • Homosexuality
  • Clinical psychology
  • Distress
  • Psychological distress
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