Advancing Mental Health Disparities Research Focused on Bi+ People Through an Intersectional Lens

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 america, the prevalence of temper/nervousness issues is increased amongst bi+ girls in comparison with heterosexual and lesbian girls. Whereas bi+ males are at elevated threat for temper/nervousness issues in comparison with heterosexual males, the sample is totally 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 unfavourable psychological well being outcomes, there are few psychological well being interventions which are 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 programs ranges to enhance psychological well being providers and inform the event and testing of theory-based interventions that handle psychological well being disparities in bi+ populations.

Concerning the Workplace for Disparities Analysis and Workforce Range Webinar Collection

The Workplace for Disparities Analysis and Workforce Range Webinar Collection is designed for investigators conducting or occupied with conducting analysis on psychological well being disparities, girls’s psychological well being, minority psychological well being, and rural psychological well being.

Sponsored by

Workplace for Disparities Analysis and Workforce Range (ODWD)

Registration

This occasion is free, however it’s essential to register to attend .