Resiliency and mental health and well-being among lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Dickinson, Pauline; Adams, John S.

doi:10.1080/14623730.2014.903621

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“…Within the context of the opioid overdose crisis, our findings highlight how young sexual minority men are resilient and willing and able to operationalize harm reduction practices (e.g., drug checking technologies, Naloxone kits, not using alone) to mitigate potential substance use-related harms, including overdose. In line with previous research in other substantive areas (e.g., syndemics of mental illness, discrimination, HIV, and other STBBIs) [59][60][61][62][63][64][65], our study identifies how sexual minority men engage in diverse protective processes (e.g., modifying individual and peer health practices, building social support networks) that promote resiliency and foster positive health outcomes in response to the health risks they face. Our study also revealed how similar protective and risk mitigation strategies are being taken up to reduce overdose risk, including a variety of behavioral interventions and accessing trusted drug supplies.…”

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“Am I gonna get in trouble for acknowledging my will to be safe?”: Identifying the experiences of young sexual minority men and substance use in the context of an opioid overdose crisis

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Background: North America and other parts of the globe are in the midst of a public health emergency related to opioid overdoses and a highly contaminated illicit drug supply. Unfortunately, there is a substantial gap in our understandings about how this crisis affects key populations not conventionally identified within overdose-related surveillance data. This gap is particularly pronounced for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (sexual minority men)-a population that experiences substance use-related inequities across adolescence and young adulthood. Methods: We draw on in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted in 2018 with a diverse sample (N = 50) of sexual minority men ages 15-30 who use substances and live in Vancouver, Canada, to identify how patterns and contexts of substance use are occurring in the context of the opioid overdose crisis. Results: Our analysis revealed three themes: awareness, perceptions, and experiences of risk; strategies to mitigate risk; and barriers to safer substance use. First, participants described how they are deeply impacted by the contaminated illicit drug supply, and how there is growing apprehension that fatal and non-fatal overdose risk is high and rising. Second, participants described how procuring substances from "trustworthy" drug suppliers and other harm reduction strategies (e.g., drug checking technologies, Naloxone kits, not using alone) could reduce overdose risk. Third, participants described how interpersonal, service-related, and socio-structural barriers (e.g., drug criminalization and the lack of a regulated drug supply) limit opportunities for safer substance use.

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“Am I gonna get in trouble for acknowledging my will to be safe?”: Identifying the experiences of young sexual minority men and substance use in the context of an opioid overdose crisis

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“…A recent study conducted in New Zealand among 93 lesbian, gay, and bisexual men and women asked participants to provide accounts of resilience in an online survey (Dickinson & Adams, 2014). Many participants referred to having social connections, engaging in personal refl ection, having interests and hobbies, and seeking professional support such as counselling as key factors in staying resilient to life challenges.…”

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“…In fact, many lesbians and gay men do not experience depression or anxiety despite facing stigma-related challenges (Fingerhuta et al, 2010). Indeed, there are numerous stories of resilience (Dickinson & Adams, 2014). For example, Riggle and colleagues have devoted an entire book to documenting stories from lesbians, gay men, and other sexually and gender diverse populations about the positive impact of embracing their sexual identity such as a sense of authenticity, freedom, personal growth, and stronger emotional connections with others (Riggle et al, 2008).…”

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Resilience in lesbians and gay men: A review and key findings from a nationwide Australian survey

Lyons

2015

International Review of Psychiatry

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Rates of depression and anxiety are disproportionately high among lesbians and gay men, and stigma-related stress is thought to be a major factor. While reducing stigma remains a priority, developing ways to assist lesbians and gay men to build resilience to stigma-related stress is also a growing priority among policymakers and health professionals. This article summarizes major conceptual work and research on resilience among lesbians and gay men, including key findings from a nationwide online survey involving 2,793 Australian lesbians and gay men aged 16 years and older that examined demographic and psychosocial factors related to resilience. Research on resilience in gay and lesbian populations is currently a small field but appears to be growing. As recommended in this article, further work is needed to identify circumstances in which lesbians and gay men display resilience to stigma-related stress and to systematically test resilience training programmes that help to prevent depression and anxiety in these at-risk populations.

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“…The key aspect to this stage of the model is that the practitioner and individual are not constrained to using traditional or prescribed interventions. Mere engagement in a hobby or pasttime can have a profound effect on mental health and well-being and can act as an excellent motivator for facing future changes and challenges (Dickinson and Adams, 2014;Dieser and Christenson, 2016) . The evidence base is growing for the use of many activities that have been traditionally viewed as meaningless hobbies or pastimes, as useful interventions in addressing health needs and concerns.…”

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Using a structured model to promote mental health

Keeling

McQuarrie

2018

JPMH

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Purpose A Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being Working Model (subsequently “the model”) was developed in response to recognition through teaching undergraduate nursing students that interventions aimed at enhancing mental health and well-being are often hidden or cloaked in traditional professional specific working interventions. The model was developed with the purpose of making the elements of mental health and well-being promotion visible and structuring them into a framework to aid working practice and personal development. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness from the participant perspective of using the model to enhance clients’ mental health and well-being in community settings (Keeling and McQuarrie, 2014). Design/methodology/approach A total of 14 participants were interviewed within two focus groups. Five questions were posed to the participants structured around their experiences of using the model when working with clients in the community. The responses were recorded and transcribed and then categorised using a thematic analysis approach. Findings Three key themes were derived from the analysis in equal measure: “Reconciling a Non-traditional approach”, “Promoting a holistic approach” and “Developing creativity and sense of empowerment to promote mental health and well-being”. The findings suggest that using the model enabled participants to engage with clients in meaningful ways that in turn developed their self-confidence in helping clients develop creative strategies to promote their own mental health and well-being. Originality/value This paper shows that using a structured model to promote well-being and mental health has benefits in enhancing creativity, therapeutic relationships and knowledge base. Further research is needed in terms of the utility of the model from the client’s perspective.

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Resiliency and mental health and well-being among lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Cited by 36 publications

References 31 publications

“Am I gonna get in trouble for acknowledging my will to be safe?”: Identifying the experiences of young sexual minority men and substance use in the context of an opioid overdose crisis

“Am I gonna get in trouble for acknowledging my will to be safe?”: Identifying the experiences of young sexual minority men and substance use in the context of an opioid overdose crisis

Resilience in lesbians and gay men: A review and key findings from a nationwide Australian survey

Using a structured model to promote mental health

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