@article{ref1,
title="Considerations for the Stressors of Sexual Minority Identity and How It Affects Mental Health for Those Who Identify as LBGTQ+",
journal="International journal of athletic therapy and training",
year="2022",
author="Cartwright, L.A. and Neal, T.",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="47-53",
abstract="An area that has not been closely considered in the sporting world is the mental health effects on the competitive athletes who identify as Lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, queer/questioning (LBGTQ+) and thus, experience discrimination because of their sexual identity. Considerations include concepts an athletic trainer should keep in mind when caring for patients/athletes who identify as LBGTQ+. This article reviews the mental health impact of sexual minority identity stress on LBGTQ+ individuals, steps to address discrimination for those in athletics who identify as LBGTQ+, legal ramifications in the workplace for the LBGTQ+ individual, and the tragic consequences when LBGTQ+ individuals lack coping skills for stress and pursue suicide as a way to cope. Strategies are provided to improve the outcomes, prevent suicide, and create an environment of inclusivity. © 2022 Human Kinetics, Inc.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2157-7277",
doi="10.1123/ijatt.2020-0006",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0006"
}