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Diagnosis homophobic: the experiences of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in mental health services
- Author:
- MCFARLANE Linda
- Publisher:
- PACE
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 130p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report is the result of a ground-breaking 18 month qualitative research project funded by the Department of Health and conducted by PACE. It gives evidence of unacceptably high levels of homophobia within the mental health services, and shows how this further exacerbates the distress experienced by users. Thirty-three recommendations for good practice in working with lesbian, gay and bisexual users are included.
Psychiatric disorder or straight prejudice?:the role of education in overcoming homophobia
- Authors:
- JONES Mairwen, SULLIVAN Gerard
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 14(2), 2002, pp.95-105.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
While once homosexuality was considered a psychiatric disorder, this article examines the extent to which homophobia (antihomosexual behavior) may be regarded as a psychiatric disorder by considering whether it represents a phobic disorder or a prejudice. The implications of this classification for treatment and the role of education in overcoming antihomosexual behavior are addressed.