Evidence of Being

Bost, Darius

doi:10.7208/chicago/9780226589961.001.0001

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“…We adapted treatment elements that previously focused solely on the effects of homophobia (e.g., vignettes on minority stress, practice exercises, coping strategies) to encompass intracommunity stress, the distinct stereotypes of GBM of color, and intersectional forms of proximal stress (e.g., identity conflict, intracommunity invisibility, cultural homelessness). Also, whereas the original curriculum highlighted the strengths, creativity, and perseverance of GBM and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) people, we updated these moments to underscore the contributions and resilience of Black and Latino GBM, and LGBTQ people of color across history (e.g., during the civil rights movement, Stonewall riots, and HIV/AIDS epidemic; Bost, 2018; Phillips & Olugbala, 2006). Finally, the therapists delivering this new model were required to have knowledge of intersectionality, including the ways racism and homophobia interlock to produce stigma-related stress among Black and Latino GBM.…”

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confidence: 99%

A pilot test of a treatment to address intersectional stigma, mental health, and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men of color.

Jackson¹,

Wagner²,

Yepes³

et al. 2022

Psychotherapy

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We tested the feasibility and acceptability of a group therapy treatment that addresses the intersecting stigma-related stressors theorized to drive elevated mental health risk, sexual health risk, and their co-occurrence among Black and Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM). First, we modified an existing 10-week, one-on-one, cognitive–behavioral treatment addressing co-occurring health risks among GBM to develop a group-based, intersectionally informed treatment for GBM of color. Then, an open pilot was conducted (n = 21, across two cohorts) with young Black and Latino GBM. An evaluation of feasibility metrics (e.g., eligibility–enrollment ratio, session attendance, rate of retention) supported overall treatment feasibility. Qualitative data suggest high acceptability of the treatment length, format, and content—and revealed a powerful theme: The treatment and group composition led participants to feel less alone as GBM of color. To further evaluate acceptability, baseline and 3-month posttreatment assessments and exit interviews were used to examine the treatment’s impact on stigma coping, mental health, and sexual health. Expected changes were found for: (a) stigma coping, as demonstrated by decreases in perceived sexual minority stress, racial minority stress, and intersectional stress; (b) mental health, including depression, anxiety, stress, and suicidality, but not alcohol use; and (c) sexual health, including condom use efficacy, sexual compulsivity, and preexposure prophylaxis uptake; with partial support for decreased in human immunodeficiency virus; HIV-transmission risk acts. This study lays the groundwork for a group treatment to address intersectional stigma, mental health, and HIV risk among young Black and Latino GBM in the U.S.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A pilot test of a treatment to address intersectional stigma, mental health, and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men of color.

Jackson¹,

Wagner²,

Yepes³

et al. 2022

Psychotherapy

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“…But loneliness is also a form of bodily desire, a yearning for an attachment to the social and for a future beyond the forces that create someone's alienation and isolation." [51] Thousands of studies and surveys have been undertaken to assess the prevalence of loneliness. Yet it remains challenging for scientists to make accurate generalisations and comparisons.…”

Section: Transient Vs Chronic Lonelinessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Loneliness

Cranier

2022

Preprint

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Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation. Loneliness is also described as social pain—a psychological mechanism which motivates individuals to seek social connections. It is often associated with an unwanted lack of connection and intimacy. Loneliness overlaps and yet is distinct from solitude. Solitude is simply the state of being apart from others; not everyone who experiences solitude feels lonely. As a subjective emotion, loneliness can be felt even when a person is surrounded by other people.

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“…10 In 1986, Craig Harris, a Black gay man living with HIV, stormed Harris and other activists were frustrated that there were no people of color scheduled to speak at the first APHA plenary on HIV. 11 Actions like LGBTQ youths need. Similarly, the dearth of legal protections for gender nonbinary or transgender people results in discriminatory gender policies and practices at clinics and service organizations, hindering access and exacerbating health disparities.…”

Section: Community-led Hiv Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%