Shame, not just discrimination, drives mental health crisis in LGBTQ+ populations

A new study identifies shame as a key mechanism linking stigma to depression and anxiety among sexual minorities—a finding that could reshape mental health interventions and workplace policies. Understanding this emotional pathway matters for employers, insurers, and policymakers designing support systems that actually address root causes rather than symptoms alone.

Originaltitel: The Role of Shame in the Sexual-Orientation Disparity in Mental Health: A Prospective Population-Based Study of Multimodal Emotional Reactions to Stigma