Impact of Discrimination and Stress on Mental Health
Young sexual minority men experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use compared to their heterosexual peers, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
A study published in the journal Youth found that discrimination, internalized homophobia, and perceived stress are significantly associated with poorer mental health outcomes and increased substance use.
“Discrimination had the largest impact on the severity of all mental health outcomes,” said Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health and senior author of the study.
According to Halkitis, this may be due to the external nature of discrimination, which is less controllable by the individual compared to other internal-facing stressors.
- Discrimination is a significant factor in mental health outcomes.
- Internalized homophobia and perceived stress also contribute to poorer mental health.
- These findings highlight the public health implications of discrimination and stress on substance use and mental health disparities.
Author's summary: Discrimination affects mental health of young sexual minority men.
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