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MAY - Scientific paper of the month
“Structural stigma and mental health among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults: Policy protection and cultural acceptance.” (Song, 2025).
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Song explores how structural stigma—such as discriminatory laws and societal attitudes—negatively impacts the mental health of LGB individuals. Finding that greater legal protections and cultural acceptance are associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in this population. The study emphasizes the need for both policy reform and shifts in societal norms to improve mental health outcomes for LGB adults.
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