Social Support, Stress and Emotional Symptoms Among LGBTQ+ College Students in Chile

Chambi-Martínez, Carolina Alexandra Adelina; Moraga-Escobar, Esteban Iván; Peralta-Jiménez, Gonzalo Alberto; Vera-Calzaretta, Aldo; Barrientos, Jaime; Pihan, Rolando; Klaassen, Gonzalo; Páez, Darío

doi:10.1080/19317611.2021.2014014

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“…There are differences in mental health outcomes within the LGBT+ group due to specific stressors. Trans people have worse health outcomes than lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people due to frequent discrimination, prejudice, and violence because of their gender identity, among other factors [28,29]. Some studies have shown worse outcomes in bisexual people [30,31] due to experiences of discrimination within and outside the LGBT+ community, less social visibility of bisexuality and affirmative support [31,32].…”

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“…Most studies on mental health in LGBT+ university populations have been conducted in North American and European countries [14-16, 19, 30], with fewer studies in Latin American countries [12,13] such as Chile [29,34]. In the last 10 years Chile has had important legislative advances in LGBT+ issues (e.g., same-sex marriage and gender identity law).…”

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Differences in mental health problems in LGBT+ first year college students in Chile during the pandemic

Crockett,

Martínez-Nahuel,

Mac-Ginty

et al. 2024

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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Purpose To examine the differences in mental health problems by sexual orientation and gender identity in first-year university students in Chile during the pandemic. Methods: 7,213 first-year students aged 18 years and older from five universities participated as part of the World Mental Health - International College Student initiative in Chile. Students completed an online self-report survey between 2020 and 2021 that included measures of lifetime and 12-month major depressive episode, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, drug abuse/dependence, alcohol dependence, non-suicidal self-injuries, and suicidal risk. Prevalence of mental health problems were estimated and the differences by sexual orientation and gender identity were examined using logistic and multinomial logistic regression models. Results: Between 84.1% and 98% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBT+) students screened positive for at least one lifetime mental health problem and between 67.6% and 90.6% for two or more problems. For most outcomes, non-heterosexual (Odds Ratio [OR] between 1.25 and 7.00) and trans and gender nonconforming students (OR between 1.72 and 5.81) had significantly higher odds of positive screening for lifetime mental health problems than heterosexual and cisgender students, respectively. Similar results were observed for 12-month mental health problems. Conclusion: The results show differences in the prevalence of mental health problems in LGBT+ university students in Chile, which are consistent with those found in other countries. These results may be useful for planning interventions to improve the mental health of LGBT+ students.

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Differences in mental health problems in LGBT+ first year college students in Chile during the pandemic

Crockett,

Martínez-Nahuel,

Mac-Ginty

et al. 2024

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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“…Nevertheless, considering (1) the LGBTQ+ population would often experience a strong stigma when seeking help for mental health issues; and (2) the lack of affirmative professionals specialized in LGBTQ+ care in China, it is difficult to seek professional help in many cases [ 20 ]. When professionals are not available, seeking help from friends, family members, and other parties in the general population can also help to lower suicide risks and mental health concerns [ 21 ]. Therefore, the present study shared a similar goal of nourishing LGBTQ+ young adults by improving the attitude or intention to seek help from both professionals and non-professional populations.…”

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A multicomponent digital intervention to promote help-seeking for mental health problems and suicide in sexual and gender diverse young adults: A randomized controlled trial

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Background LGBTQ+ community’s higher susceptibility to worse mental health outcomes and more help-seeking barriers compared to the cis-heterosexual population. Despite the LGBTQ+ population facing higher mental health risks, there has been a dearth of research focusing on developing tailored interventions targeting them. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a digital multicomponent intervention in promoting help-seeking for mental health issues in LGBTQ+ young adults. Methods and findings We recruited LGBTQ+ young adults aged between 18 and 29 who scored moderate or above on at least 1 dimension of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 and did not have help-seeking experiences in the past 12 months. Participants (n = 144) were stratified by gender assigned at birth (male/female) and randomly allocated (1:1 ratio) to the intervention or active control parallel condition by generating a random number table, so they were blinded to the intervention condition. All participants received online psychoeducational videos, online facilitator-led group discussions, and electronic brochures in December 2021 and January 2022, with the final follow-up in April 2022. The contents of the video, discussion, and brochure are help-seeking for the intervention group and general mental health knowledge for the control group. The primary outcomes were help-seeking intentions for emotional problems and suicidal ideation and attitudes toward seeking help from mental health professionals at the 1-month follow-up. The analysis was performed by including all participants based on their randomized group regardless of adherence to the protocol. A linear mixed model (LMM) was used for analysis. All models were adjusted for baseline scores. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2100053248. A total of 137 (95.1%) participants completed a 3-month follow-up, and 4 participants from the intervention condition and 3 from the control condition did not complete the final survey. Compared with the control group (n = 72), a significant improvement was found in help-seeking intentions for suicidal ideation in the intervention group (n = 70) at post-discussion (mean difference = 0.22, 95% CI [0.09, 0.36], p = 0.005), 1-month (mean difference = 0.19, 95% CI [0.06, 0.33], p = 0.018), and 3-month follow-ups (mean difference = 0.25, 95% CI [0.11, 0.38], p = 0.001). There was also a significant improvement in the intervention condition on the help-seeking intention for emotional problems at 1-month (mean difference = 0.17, 95% CI [0.05, 0.28], p = 0.013) and 3-month follow-ups (mean difference = 0.16, 95% CI [0.04, 0.27], p = 0.022) compared with the control group. Participants’ depression and anxiety literacy and help-seeking encouragement related knowledge in intervention conditions showed significant improvements. There were no significant improvements in actual help-seeking behaviors, self-stigma toward seeking professional assistance, depression, and anxiety symptoms. No adverse events or side effects were observed. However, the follow-up time point was limited to 3 months which might not be long enough for drastic mindset and behavioral changes in help-seeking to occur. Conclusions The current intervention was an effective approach in promoting help-seeking intentions, mental health literacy, and help-seeking encouragement-related knowledge. Its brief yet integrated intervention format could also be utilized in treating other imminent concerns confronted by LGBTQ+ young adults. Trial Registration Chictr.org.cn, ChiCTR2100053248.

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Homonegative Victimization and Perceived Stress among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: The Attenuating Role of Peer and Family Support

Gordián-Arroyo

Schnall

Garofalo

et al. 2022

International Journal of Sexual Health

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Social Support, Stress and Emotional Symptoms Among LGBTQ+ College Students in Chile

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Differences in mental health problems in LGBT+ first year college students in Chile during the pandemic

Differences in mental health problems in LGBT+ first year college students in Chile during the pandemic

A multicomponent digital intervention to promote help-seeking for mental health problems and suicide in sexual and gender diverse young adults: A randomized controlled trial

Homonegative Victimization and Perceived Stress among Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: The Attenuating Role of Peer and Family Support

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