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Creating a safe space: good practice for mental health staff working with lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
- Authors:
- GILDERSLEEVE Chris, PLATZER Hazel
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 120p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
A training pack aimed at mental health services to enable them to train mental health workers in working with lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (LGBs). The pack is intended for use by trainers who work with psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, day-centre workers and voluntary mental health organisations. The pack focuses on: increasing awareness of the particular needs of LGB with mental health problems; decreasing prejudiced attitudes about LGBs; and improving organisational and individual practice. The pack includes exercises, resources and OHPs.
Using action methods to counter social isolation and shame among gay men
- Authors:
- OLESEN John, CAMPBELL Jean, GROSS Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 29(2), 2017, pp.91-108.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Despite legal and cultural amelioration of homophobia, shame and internalised homophobia persist with concomitant adverse health and mental health consequences. J. L. Moreno's system of psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy offers approaches that help counter shame and internalised homophobia and increase peer support among diverse groups of gay men. Sociometric tools help create safety, establish group cohesion, build interpersonal connections, and strengthen identification and a sense of universality. The technique of doubling increases empathy. Explorations conducted during brief enactments using psychodramatic techniques heighten appreciation for diversity in the community while promoting self-acceptance and increased self-efficacy. Group sharing guidelines help strengthen mutual identification and mitigate shame and social isolation. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comprehensive approach to sexual and transgender prejudice
- Authors:
- HUFFAKER Laena, KWON Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 28(3), 2016, pp.195-213.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals continues to have a detrimental impact on the mental health of this population. Research examining commonalities and uniqueness among negative attitudes toward specific sexual and gender minority groups is extremely limited. The authors propose that research examining sexual prejudice include attitudes toward diverse subgroups within the larger LGBTQ community in order to facilitate development of underlying constructs and identify unique contributing factors. Common and unique factors identified within existing research are organised into categorical themes, which are delineated in a conceptual factor model of sexual and transgender prejudice. (Publisher abstract)
Cognitive and environmental interventions for gay males: addressing stigma and its consequences
- Author:
- LASALA Michael C.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 87(2), April 2006, pp.181-189.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
In order to maximize the effectiveness of their interactions with gay males, social workers must assess and address the impacts of stigmatization on their clients’ mental health. Furthermore, they need to find ways to reduce stigmatization in their clients’ environments. Using three case studies, the author will demonstrate how to help gay men overcome their gender-related reluctance to discuss the emotional impacts of stigmatization, and how to use cognitive therapy to diminish these impacts. The author will also illustrate environmental interventions designed to reduce anti-gay harassment in family and school settings.
Stigma and disclosure: Implications for coming out of the closet
- Authors:
- CORRIGAN Patrick W., MATTHEWS Alicia K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(3), June 2003, pp.235-248.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
There are costs and benefits for people with psychiatric disorders to decide to disclose publicly these disorders. The gay and lesbian community has struggled with the same tension and their discoveries about coming out may prove useful for the disclosure concerns of persons with mental illness. Lessons learned about coming out by the gay and lesbian community include a variety of models that map the stages for successfully coming out; e.g., identity confusion, comparison, identify acceptance, immersion, and identity synthesis. Navigating these stages requires consideration of the costs and benefits of disclosure; we review some of these including social avoidance and disapproval as key costs and improved psychological well-being and interpersonal relations as benefits. The paper ends with a review of levels of disclosure for people who opt to come out.
Social-developmental factors affecting lesbian and gay youth: a review of cross-national research findings
- Authors:
- RIVERS Ian, CARRAGHER Daniel J.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 17(5), November 2003, pp.374-385.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Lesbian and gay youth face a great many challenges as they grow up. In this article, research focusing upon the social-developmental factors that affect the positive development of a lesbian or gay identity are reviewed, comparing and contrasting data from the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK). Consideration is also given to the efficacy of behaviours utilised by young lesbians and gay men to avoid harassment and discrimination. It is suggested that lesbian and gay youth represent a particularly vulnerable group of young people who engage in a number of health risk behaviours that are associated not only with sexual orientation, but also fears for personal safety. Finally the authors discuss whether or not strategies to conceal sexual orientation hold benefits for lesbian and gay youth in terms of their physical safety and mental health.