Journal of American College Health · 2013 · 187 citations · 17 references
HumanitiesHealth SciencesBehavioral HealthLgbtq StudiesWomen's HealthBisexual StudiesBisexuality StudiesBisexual WomenLesbian HealthLesbian Mental HealthLgbtq+ Mental HealthMental Health ServicesMental Health Services AccessMental Health Status AssessmentSexual Minority Health
The study investigates mental health characteristics of lesbian and bisexual undergraduate women compared to heterosexual peers. Using secondary analysis of the ACHA‑NCHA‑II data from three semesters (Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009), the authors compared self‑identified lesbian, bisexual, and heterosexual female college students. Bisexual women exhibited the poorest mental health across anxiety, anger, depression, self‑injury, and suicidal ideation, and both bisexual and lesbian women were more likely to experience these issues and to use mental health services (except clergy) than heterosexual women.
Abstract Objective: To investigate selected mental health characteristics of lesbians and bisexual undergraduate college women as compared with heterosexual college women. Participants: Self-identified lesbians and bisexual and heterosexual female college students who took part in the American College Health Association National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA-II) in Fall 2008, Spring 2009, and Fall 2009. Methods: A secondary analysis of the ACHA-NCHA-II data set for 3 semesters was conducted. Comparisons of lesbians and bisexual and heterosexual female college students were made. Results: Bisexual women reported the worst mental health status in all areas studied including anxiety, anger, depressive symptoms, self-injury, and suicidal ideation and attempts. Both bisexual women and lesbians had a far greater likelihood of having these mental health issues when compared with heterosexual women. Lesbians and bisexual women utilized significantly more mental health services (with the exception of clergy) than heterosexual women. Conclusions: College health professionals should recognize and address the mental health needs of bisexual and lesbian undergraduate college women.
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Susan D. Cochran, J. Greer Sullivan, Vickie M. Mays · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · 2003 · 1.1K citations
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Susan D. Cochran, J. Greer Sullivan, Vickie M. Mays · Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology · 2003 · 1K citations