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[SY-2]Global perspectives on LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Victoria Patricia C. dela Llana1, Chan-Seung Chung2, Tomomi Morii3, Hugo Konz4 (1.University of the Philippines College of Medicine(Philippines), 2.Maum Dream Clinic(Korea), 3.Gender Clinic Tokyo(Japan), 4.ARQ National Psychotrauma Center; University for Humanistic Studies(Netherlands))
Several studies have shown that individuals of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE) can encounter stressors that are related to an increased risk of common mental health problems, like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and PTSD. This is often linked to minority stress, facing stigma, exclusion and discrimination, as well as a higher risk of facing different forms of (identity-related) violence. In many regions in the world, the LGBTQ+ community is confronted with marginalization and persecution and/or their legal rights are under theat. Those cumulative experiences can negatively impact mental health and aspects of wellbeing, for example self-image, social relationships, meaning and spirituality. At the same time, there is also queer resilience: the potential positive effects of being different, overcoming setbacks and stigma and experiencing support within one's own community. In this symposium, we will hear global perspectives on mental health and the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can sensitize treatments to their needs.