September 23, 2023

Overview

The prevalence of psychological well being disparities is increased amongst bisexual and different multi-gender attracted (e.g., pansexual, queer; collectively “bi+”) people in comparison with monosexual (e.g., heterosexual, lesbian, homosexual) people. In the USA, the prevalence of temper/nervousness issues is increased amongst bi+ ladies in comparison with heterosexual and lesbian ladies. Whereas bi+ males are at elevated threat for temper/nervousness issues in comparison with heterosexual males, the sample is completely different for bi+ versus homosexual males. Bi+ people additionally report increased suicidality in comparison with heterosexual and lesbian/homosexual individuals. Regardless of this threat for destructive psychological well being outcomes, there are few psychological well being interventions which can be designed particularly for the bi+ inhabitants. 

On this webinar, the researchers will share info on this rising space of analysis by presenting findings on figuring out modifiable targets and mechanisms of motion on the particular person, household, and techniques ranges to enhance psychological well being companies and inform the event and testing of theory-based interventions that handle psychological well being disparities in bi+ populations.

In regards to the Workplace for Disparities Analysis and Workforce Variety Webinar Sequence

The Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series is designed for investigators conducting or interested in conducting research on mental health disparities, women’s mental health, minority mental health, and rural mental health.

Sponsored by

Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity (ODWD)

Registration

This event is free, but you must register to attend .

Contact

For questions concerning assembly logistics and registration, please electronic mail: [email protected].

For programmatic questions or updates on webinar recordings, please electronic mail: [email protected].

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