Legal acceptance of LGBT in India: Review on its implications on having equal opportunities, family acceptance and better mental health.

ABSTRACT

LGBT individuals experience higher rates of mental health disorders than their heterosexual peers. Family affirmative environment will lead to better mental health. The decriminalizing of colonial-era section 377 has given huge hope to this minority community. Future challenges still remain a question mark. But leap towards change has been initiated. Family acceptance will start from sensitizing the general population after legal reinforcement in various areas. The aim of this study is to explore strategies and programs to promote equal opportunity for LGBT youth. To review the role of family environment and functioning (family cohesion, family expressiveness, family conflict) of LGBT youth and their mental health.