Hoy-Ellis Charles P, Ator Michael, Kerr Christopher, Milford Jessica
College of Social Work, University of Utah, in Salt Lake City.
Montrose Center, in Houston, Texas.
Generations. 2016 Summer;40(2):56-62.
LGBTQ older adults have higher levels of psychological distress as compared to older adults in general. They also experience multiple barriers to accessing equitable, culturally competent mental health and aging services because of their distinct histories and particular social contexts. This article discusses this lack of access to services, and highlights an innovative way mental health services are being delivered in LGBTQ communities.
与一般老年人相比, LGBTQ 老年人群体的心理困扰程度更高。由于他们独特的经历和特殊的社会背景,在获得公平、具有文化胜任力的心理健康和老龄服务方面,他们也面临多重障碍。本文讨论了这种服务获取不足的情况,并重点介绍了在 LGBTQ 社区提供心理健康服务的一种创新方式。