Citation

Hawks EM, Holster J, Cowperthwaite R, Lewis AL, Hart J, Ostermeyer BK. Psychiatr. Ann. 2019; 49(10): 436-440.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/00485713-20190911-01

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Mental health providers encounter and provide treatment to patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) in various treatment settings. Understanding this unique population is essential in delivering culturally competent, appropriate, and effective care to LGBTQ+ patients. This article begins by discussing the existing stigma and the resulting disparities in mental health problems for LGBTQ+ people compared to their cisgender heterosexual counterparts, such as the increased risk of suicide. Then, presented are practical adaptations for the psychological assessment and treatment of LGBTQ+ patients that maintain fidelity to treatment protocols while allowing for flexibility in addressing their unique values, preferences, and challenges. © SLACK Incorporated.

Language: en