Mental Health of LGBTQ Older Adults.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
; 60(4): 7-10, 2022 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1771304
ABSTRACT
More than 54 million people in the United States are aged ≥65 years, including an estimated 2.4 million people who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). As a group, LGBTQ older adults experienced criminalization, discrimination, and social stigma the majority of their lives, with rates of victimization and stigma increasing with age. LGBTQ older adults continue to experience social and health disparities compared to heterosexual individuals. To meet the needs of LGBTQ older adults, it is necessary to understand the impact of politics, culture, and social norms as they came of age. Unique mental health needs, such as social isolation, loneliness, disenfranchised grief, and long-term social support, are discussed through the lens of the minority stress model. Implications and recommendations for health care, research, and policy, such as creating a safe and welcoming environment and providing culturally competent care for LGBTQ older adults, are discussed. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(4), 7-10.].
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Transgender Persons
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Sexual and Gender Minorities
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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