TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Considerations for the Stressors of Sexual Minority Identity and How It Affects Mental Health for Those Who Identify as LBGTQ+
JO  - International journal of athletic therapy and training
A1  - Cartwright, L.A.
A1  - Neal, T.
SP  - 47
EP  - 53
VL  - 27
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2157-7277
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijatt.2020-0006
ID  - ref1
ER  -