Lesbian, gay or bisexual identity as a risk factor for trauma and mental health problems in Northern Irish students and the protective role of social support

Lesbian, gay or bisexual identity as a risk factor for trauma and mental health problems in Northern Irish students and the protective role of social support

Background: People identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) have been shown to experience more trauma and poorer mental health than their heterosexual counterparts, particularly in countries with discriminatory laws and policies. Northern Ireland is a post-conflict region with high rates of tra...

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Main Authors: Áine Travers, Cherie Armour, Maj Hansen, Twylla Cunningham, Susan Lagdon, Philip Hyland, Frédérique Vallières, Angela McCarthy, Catherine Walshe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Subjects:
lgbt
mental health
trauma
northern ireland
sexual minorities
social support
post-conflict
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2019.1708144

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2019.1708144

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