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Mental illness discrimination in mental health treatment programs: intersections of race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., TAVASSOLI Kyoko Y., STROMWALL Layne K.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 52(3), 2016, pp.311-322.
- Publisher:
- Springer
People with mental illnesses (PWMI) who are of colour and/or lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) experience mental health disparities, including within mental health treatment programs (MHTPs). Informed by a critical framework with attention to intersectionality and microaggressions, this qualitative study asked 20 PWMI and family members who also are of colour and/or LGB whether they had experienced mental illness discrimination in MHTPs, a possible factor in disparities. Participants were also asked about aspects of MHTPs that supported recovery. Participants reported that they were ignored/not listened to, not viewed as complex individuals, experienced condescension/lack of respect and violations of privacy or other rights, and were presumed to lack intelligence. In addition, identifying mental illness discrimination was complex due to intersections of identities. Despite these perceptions of discrimination, participants described supportive aspects of MHTPs. Implications for practice and research are offered. (Edited publisher abstract)
Heterosexism, racism, and mental illness discrimination: experiences of people with mental health conditions and their families
- Authors:
- HOLLEY Lynn C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 28(2), 2016, pp.93-116.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Experiencing discrimination related to race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or having a mental health condition is associated with negative outcomes. Research comparing types of discrimination or considering intersectionalities is lacking. This study reports findings from interviews with people with mental illnesses (PWMI) or family members of PWMI; all study participants also are of color and/or lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Findings include the following: participants experienced multiple forms of discrimination, mental illness discrimination shares characteristics with racism and heterosexism, and heterosexuals and people of color reported more mental illness discrimination than their counterparts. Implications for change advocates, mental health providers, and researchers are offered. (Publisher abstract)