Mental Health for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults.

Journal: Clinics in geriatric medicine

Volume: 40

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD , USA. Electronic address: raggarw@jhmi.edu. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, North Wolfe Street, Meyer , Baltimore, MD , USA. Department of Medical Education, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (R), NW th Avenue, Miami, FL , USA.

Abstract summary 

LGBTQIA+ older adults share a unique set of risk factors that impact mental health. This article provides an overview of the minority stress and allostatic load models and how they can lead to worse physical and mental health outcomes. The article also describes unique epidemiologic and psychosocial context for various aspects of mental health among LGBTQIA+ older adults. Within each section are suggestions for health care providers when addressing these mental health issues and caring for LGBTQIA+ older adults in all settings.

Authors & Co-authors:  Aggarwal Fields van Zuilen

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.cger.2023.10.003
SSN : 1879-8853
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
LGBTQIA+;Mental health;Minority stress;Older adults;Trauma-informed care
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States