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Innovative Approaches Address Aging and Mental Health Needs in LGBTQ Communities.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: LGBTQ older adults have higher levels of psychological distress as compared to older adults in general. They also experience multiple barriers to accessing equitable, culturally competent mental health and aging services because of their distinct histories and particular social contexts. This article discusses this lack of access to services, and highlights an innovative way mental health services are being delivered in LGBTQ communities.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Charles P Hoy-Ellis, Michael Ator, Christopher Kerr, Jessica Milford

Institutions: University of Utah, Montrose Center

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Aging

Award: Older adults in vulnerable communities: Health and quality of life over time