Jessica L Bourdon1, Amelia Liadis2, Kaylin M Tingle3, Trisha R Saunders2. 1. Brown School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry, Washington University in st. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA. 2. The Wellness Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. 3. Health Promotion, Health and Well-being Unit, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, USA.
Abstract
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 < .01) or depression (OR = 3.058; p < .001) and from a counselor/therapist/psychologist (OR = 2.937; p < .001) or their university's counseling/health services (OR = 1.933; p < .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.
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 < .01) or depression (OR = 3.058; p < .001) and from a counselor/therapist/psychologist (OR = 2.937; p < .001) or their university's counseling/health services (OR = 1.933; p < .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.
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Keywords:
LGB+; college students; mental health; service utilization; sexual orientation
Authors: Lisa Sontag-Padilla; Michelle W Woodbridge; Joshua Mendelsohn; Elizabeth J D'Amico; Karen Chan Osilla; Lisa H Jaycox; Nicole K Eberhart; Audrey M Burnam; Bradley D Stein Journal: Psychiatr Serv Date: 2016-04-01 Impact factor: 3.084