Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 283
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mental health; gender and sexual minorities
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A large body of scientific research has identified factors that show an association between gender/sexual aspects and mental health. Research usually associates interpersonal discrimination and stigma with poor mental health outcomes, but further investigations of the influence of psychosocial contexts and norms on mental health and well-being are needed. This essential task has relevant implications for health and social interventions, as well as policy measures aimed at prevention. Focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of primary care and related services, while also investing in prevention programs, resources, and research, this Special Issue will contribute to promoting mental health outcomes. More specifically, sexual orientation and gender identity need to become a part of routine data collection so that inequalities in mental health and well-being can be more fully understood and addressed.
For this Special Issue, we welcome original research, reviews and commentaries that provide new knowledge about determinants of mental health and well-being, focusing on gender and all forms of sexualities from around the world.
Prof. Dr. Henrique Pereira
Dr. Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gender
- sexualities
- mental health
- well-being
- sexual stigma
- health behavior
- risk factors
- protective factors
- LGBTQIA+
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