In society at large, LGBTQ individuals, especially youth, are at a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Though causes of mental health risk are complex, one often cited reason for these higher risks is minority stress stemming from societal anti-LGBTQ biases and stigma, rejection, and internalized homophobia.
In society at large, LGBTQ individuals, especially youth, are at a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide. Though causes of mental health risk are complex, one often cited reason for these higher risks is minority stress stemming from societal anti-LGBTQ biases and stigma, rejection, and internalized homophobia.
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