Discrimination against gay men, lesbians and bi-sexuals could lead to mental health problems
A team of researchers have discovered that high levels of discrimination could lead to an increase in mental health problems among gay men, lesbians and bi-sexual men and women.
In a report published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry, the team from Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Brighton found that high levels of discrimination including physical attacks and bullying could be linked to high levels of mental disorder.
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Grohol, J. (2004). Discrimination against gay men, lesbians and bi-sexuals could lead to mental health problems. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 14, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/12/01/discrimination-against-gay-men-lesbians-and-bi-sexuals-could-lead-to-mental-health-problems/
