Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Mental HealthExamine the psychosocial factors that affect lesbian and bisexual women’s mental health This essential guide presents up-to-date, evidence-based information that can be implemented to improve mental health services for lesbian and bisexual women in a variety of settings. It examines the systemic factors that play a role in their psychological and emotional well-being, and presents new research on protective factors that play an important role when lesbian/bisexual women face depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Mental Health reviews the past literature on mental health and sexual orientation—citing biased and inadequate assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches currently in use in the care of lesbian and bisexual women. This essential guide for clinicians and researchers presents new empirical research on lesbian/bisexual women’s mental health. It explores specific challenges that face various lesbian and bisexual female populations, with research on:
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Contents
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Counselor Trainees Assessment and Diagnosis of Lesbian Clients with Dysthymic Disorder | 11 |
Depressive Distress and Prevalence of Common Problems Among Homosexually Active African American Women in the United States | 27 |
Child Maltreatment Suicide Attempts and SelfDisclosure | 47 |
Child Maltreatment Suicide Attempts and SelfDisclosure | 73 |
Relationship of Shame and Attachment Style | 101 |
Influences of Sexual Orientation and Relationship Status in Canada and the United States | 117 |
A Review of Lesbian Depression and Anxiety | 143 |
The Effects of Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Gender Role on the Mental Health of Women in Taiwans TPo Lesbian Community | 163 |
Lesbian and Bisexual Womens Sexual Fantasies Psychological Adjustment and Close Relationship Functioning | 185 |
Lesbian Body Image and Eating Issues | 205 |
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Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Mental Health, Volume 1 Robin M. Mathy,Shelly K. Kerr No preview available - 2003 |
Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Mental Health, Volume 2 Robin M. Mathy,Shelly K. Kerr No preview available - 2003 |
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