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Mental Health of LGBTQ Older Adults.

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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… Click to show full 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.].

Keywords: health lgbtq; health; older adults; lgbtq older; mental health

Journal Title: Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
Year Published: 2022

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