ERIC Number: EJ1317512
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Trends in Mental Health Service Utilization among LGB+ College Students
Bourdon, Jessica L.; Liadis, Amelia; Tingle, Kaylin M.; Saunders, Trisha R.
Journal of American College Health, v69 n7 p750-758 2021
Objectives: (1) Compare service utilization among LGB+ and straight-identified students. (2) Assess rates of mental health concerns among LGB+ students only. Participants: Undergraduates (N = 675) reported on their sexual orientation, mental health conditions, and past service providers. Methods: Logistic regression was used for aim 1 and descriptive statistics for aim 2. Results: LGB+ students were more likely than straight-identified students to seek services for anxiety (odds ratio [OR] = 2.051; p < 0.01) or depression (OR = 3.058; p < 0.001) and from a counselor/therapist/psychologist (OR = 2.937; p < 0.001) or their university's counseling/health services (OR = 1.933; p < 0.01). Bisexual students utilized the most services. Conclusions: Colleges must ensure that programing, outreach, and overall support for the mental health needs of their LGB+ students are being met so that this vulnerable population continues to seek services.
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Services, Help Seeking, LGBTQ People, Anxiety, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Sexual Orientation, Depression (Psychology), Counseling Services, Health Needs, Campuses, Mental Disorders
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (DHHS/NIH); National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (DHHS/PHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: T32MH020030; T32DA015035