Epilogue: Challenges in Research Methods and Future Directions on Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 442-453
Author(s):  
David M. Frost
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Minority Mental Health ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

This chapter is focused on the challenges that face researchers who are investigating the mental health of sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals. The chapter provides an overview of predominant frameworks and theories guiding research on the mental health of SGM individuals in order to highlight the methodological challenges that stem from these guiding frameworks and theories. Although there are challenges specific to certain subgroups within the broader SGM population, this chapter focuses on common challenges that are widely applicable within the field. The author concludes with suggestions for future research that aims to improve the field’s ability to understand and address mental health disparities continuing to face diverse SGM populations.

Introduction

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.

Supporting sexual and gender minority health: Research priorities from mental health professionals

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-221
Author(s):  
Kristen D. Clark ◽  
Matthew R. Capriotti ◽  
Juno Obedin-Maliver ◽  
Mitchell R. Lunn ◽  
Micah E. Lubensky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Minority Health ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

scholarly journals Transdiagnostic Approaches to Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Anthony Rodriguez-Seijas ◽  
Nicholas R Eaton ◽  
John E. Pachankis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Minority Mental Health ◽  
Diagnostic Approaches ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Sexual and gender minority individuals experience minority stress, which is hypothesized to underlie the mental health disparities affecting these populations. Drawing on advances in mental disorder classification, we argue that transdiagnostic approaches hold great promise for understanding and reducing these disparities. In contrast to traditional diagnostic approaches, which have limited construct validity and produced a piecemeal literature, transdiagnostic approaches: (1) are evidence based, (2) account for diffuse patterns of disparities and comorbidity, (3) pinpoint psychological mechanisms linking minority stress to poor mental health, (4) reduce scientific stigma, and (5) serve as efficacious and efficient targets for transdiagnostic minority stress interventions.

The Oxford Handbook of Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Clinical Social Work ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Minority Mental Health ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Laws And Policies ◽  
Funding Opportunities

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 policy makers. The twenty-first century has seen improvements in sampling, use of longitudinal research, mixed methods research, statistical methods for research, and funding opportunities for research with SGM populations. Nevertheless, the purpose of this Handbook is to point out the gaps in the research as well as the advances, in order to motivate future researchers to expand knowledge about SGM mental health. As this volume goes to press, the current socio-political context in many nations includes both progress and backlash, with laws and policies including protections for SGM individuals in some countries, and laws and policies denying protections in others. All of these changes will impact SGM individuals, mental health researchers, and especially young people coming of age in this era.

Conscience clauses and sexual and gender minority mental health care: A case study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 551-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick R. Grzanka ◽  
Elliott N. DeVore ◽  
Keri A. Frantell ◽  
Joseph R. Miles ◽  
Elliot S. Spengler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Minority Mental Health ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Sexual and Gender Minority Mental Health among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
pp. 243-255
Author(s):  
Sandra S. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Gay Liberation ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Minority Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

This chapter reviews existing literature on mental health issues among sexual and gender minority older adults. Current LGBTQ older adults lived their formative years prior to the gay liberation movement of the 1970s; a lifetime of discrimination and concealment affects their mental health today. While early studies of sexual and gender minority older adults were largely based on small, relatively restricted samples, two recent national studies out of the University of Washington have improved on sample diversity and generalizability of results. Findings from these larger studies and several others are reviewed, highlighting what is known about positive and negative mental health conditions among LGBTQ older adults and related practice implications. The chapter concludes with a look at ongoing gaps in knowledge about mental health issues confronting sexual and gender minority older adults and best practices for serving them.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders among Sexual and Gender Minority Populations

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Jayme L. Peta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Transition Age Youth ◽  
Transition Age ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Despite robust evidence that barriers exist for sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals in accessing mental health care, and evidence that these populations are at higher risk for mental health concerns in general, there is a lack of literature on schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders in SGM populations or specific adaptations and changes needed to engage and treat SGM individuals with these disorders in a culturally competent manner. This chapter outlines key areas of research regarding SGM populations with schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, including important considerations for differential diagnosis and suggestions for cultural competence. Also covered are the unique needs of SGM populations with these disorders and the needs of subpopulations (transgender and gender nonbinary individuals, people of color, and transition-age youth). Directions for future research are discussed.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document