Disparities in Suicidal Behaviors and Mental Health Issues Among Gender Minority College Students

Watts, Justin R.; Scarton, Carly; Chumbler, Neale R.; With, Elizabeth; Knapp-Grosz, Tamara; Ousby, Sara Hillis

doi:10.1080/87568225.2023.2188572

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“…Policies, programs, and actions have been implemented to enhance mental health and prevent discrimination ( American Public Health Association, 2018 ). For instance, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has advocated for culturally sensitive mental health services to meet the unique requirements of minority populations ( Watts et al, 2023 ). Additionally, initiatives such as the Minority Mental Health Programme of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seek to improve access to quality mental health care and reduce disparities ( Yang et al, 2020 ).…”

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Perceived discrimination as a mediator between cultural identity and mental health symptoms among racial/ethnic minority adults in the United States: insights from the Health Information National Trends Survey 6

Zhou,

Nutakor,

Larnyo

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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ObjectiveThis study examined the role of perceived discrimination as a mediator between cultural identity and mental health symptoms among adults from racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States.MethodsData were gathered from the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 6, a nationally representative survey. The mediating role of perceived discrimination was investigated using structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis.ResultsThe study found significant associations between demographic and lifestyle factors and mental health symptoms. Non-Hispanic Blacks or African Americans and Hispanics were less likely than Non-Hispanic Whites to have mental health symptoms. Individuals between the ages of 35 and 49, 50 to 64, 65 to 74, and 75 and older had lower odds of mental health symptoms. Gender differences revealed that females had a higher risk of mental health issues than males. Socioeconomic factors, such as household income and employment status, played a significant role, with higher household income and employment status being associated with a decreased likelihood of mental health symptoms. The study emphasizes the role of perceived discrimination as a mediator, suggesting that it fully mediated the association between cultural identity and mental health symptoms. These findings highlight the significance of addressing discrimination experiences in fostering the mental health of adults from diverse backgrounds.ConclusionThe findings highlight the need to take racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities, as well as cultural identity and prejudice, into account in mental health research and interventions. The identified risk and protective factors can guide interventions and policies to enhance this population’s mental health.

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