Mental health issues within lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities, 2007, Department of Health
Abstract
Although the majority of LGB people do not experience poor mental health, research suggests that some LGB people are at higher risk of mental disorder, suicidal behaviour and substance misuse.
Evidence indicates that the increased risk of mental disorder in LGB people is linked to experiences of discrimination.1 LGB people are more likely to report both daily and lifetime discrimination than heterosexual people.
LGB people have been shown to be at greater risk of deliberate self-harm. People who intentionally cause physical harm to themselves sometimes say that it gives them a sense of relief.
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