Men who do not seek help for mental health problems may experience unnecessary suffering which ultimately affects the well-being of themselves and others. Gendered manifestations depressive symptoms play an important role in why some men issues. Using data from 2,382 male respondents National Comorbidity Survey Replication, authors examined relationship that both traditional male-typical depression had on help-seeking behaviors men. Traditional increased odds seeking all Male-typical...

Addressing eating disorders (EDs) within trans and nonbinary (TNB) populations is a growing concern, as TNB individuals are two to four times more likely experience EDs than cisgender women. This study explored the lived experiences of people with atypical anorexia by examining how gender identity impacted ED illness (potential) recovery. Nine adults were followed for one year completed semi-structured, in-depth, longitudinal qualitative interviews at baseline, 6 months, 12 months....

Abstract GPR55, an orphan G‐protein coupled receptor, is activated by lysophosphatidylinositol (LPI) and the endocannabinoid anandamide, as well other compounds including THC. LPI a potent endogenous ligand of GPR55 neither nor LPIs' functions in brain are understood. While endocannabinoids known to modulate synaptic plasticity, potential role could have on plasticity has never been demonstrated. Therefore, we examined not only expression, but also its play long‐term potentiation, common...

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals face disparities in nearly every aspect of health. One factor associated with poor health outcomes other marginalized populations is literacy, yet no identified studies examine literacy TNB samples. Moreover, most frameworks focus primarily on the capacities individual patients to understand use healthcare information, little attention given provider environmental factors. In partnership a statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization, we recruited 46...

Previous research on what is often termed "detransitioning" experiences among transgender and nonbinary individuals has frequently lacked conceptual clarity, failed to differentiate interrupted gender transition by underlying motivations, examine correlations with psychosocial risks the various motivations. Utilizing a proposed framework that captures motivational differences between experiences, this examination seeks provide more nuanced understanding of these transitions their...

Transgender and gender diverse individuals face a variety of barriers when attempting to access healthcare, from discrimination lack knowledgeable providers. Using data the 2015 United States Trans Survey (N = 27,715), this study looks at differences within TGD population regarding having seen doctor in past year, primary care provider, provider who is about trans health. Logistic regressions indicate that even an all transgender sample, identities experiences are related increased or...

Background: Affirmation of gender identity is critical for the mental health and overall well-being transgender nonbinary (TNB) persons. Gender conversion efforts (GICE), an outlawed practice licensed professionals in numerous U.S. jurisdictions, have been associated with negative substance use outcomes. Limited previous literature examining GICE exposure has criticized failing to distinguish TNB persons before or after GICE. Our study builds on current by differences persons' psychosocial...

The impact of social support on suicide is understudied among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). This problematic because assumptions about the protectiveness relationships may not generalize to conflictive YEH environments. study, which included 1047 YEH, used path modeling with a logistic regression estimator examine associations between from family, home-based friends, and street-based friends past-year attempt. Social but family or decreased attempt risk. Moreover, moderated...

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) persons' healthcare experiences related transition decisions have received increasing attention in recent years. Growing literature indicates gender non-affirming practices, such as identity conversion efforts (GICE), are harmful for the wellbeing of TNB persons. Yet, how exposure to GICE is linked among persons remains unexplored. This study examines links between exploration, using a conceptual framework that distinguishes adaptive (e.g. interruptions due...

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people often have difficulty accessing healthcare services because of the systemic forces transphobia cisgenderism. Despite this, there is little theory specifically designed to examine access among TNB people. We conducted a literature review identify studies examining access. screened total 2,050 unique articles for inclusion, resulting in final sample 46 that met criteria. Theories used key findings were coded inform development Intersectional Model Service...

Background: Substance use in adolescence is associated with multiple negative outcomes. Lesbian, gay, or bisexual transgender nonbinary (TNB) youth, and those who question their sexual orientation gender, are more likely to engage substance than straight cisgender youth. However, the extant literature largely considers gender identity independently. Accordingly, this study examines associations between intersectional identities of identify greatest need for prevention interventions. Methods:...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) youth are at greater risk of problematic alcohol use than their heterosexual peers, yet there is a dearth research examining variability in among that simultaneously accounts for sexual orientation gender identity. This paper examines the relationship between intersecting identities while accounting this population's disproportionate experiences depression dating violence.The study used representative sample (n = 27,621) high school students....

Abstract. Background: Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) report high rates of suicidal crises. Having access to firearms during crises elevates risk death by suicide. Yet, no known information exists about firearm among YAEH. Aims: We aimed examine the proportion participants who had access, as well association between past-year and participants. Method: recruited 1,426 YAEH (18–26 years old) from service settings in seven US cities. Logistic regression analyses were used access....

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals experience a variety of systemic barriers that impact their ability to access healthcare, often leading negative health outcomes. Previous research has suggested improving literacy among marginalized communities may help reduce existing disparities. Yet few studies have examined TNB people how healthcare differ by urbanicity. Using the capabilities theoretical approach, current study uses data from six focus groups ( N=40) metropolitan, urban,...

Although literature regarding HIV prevention among transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people has grown considerably, important gaps remain, particularly in relation to the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care cascade. Additional research is needed understand when why TNB exit PrEP cascade inform interventions better support these populations. Moreover, most studies have focused on women, though men also experience a disproportionate prevalence of relative cisgender This study addresses by...

Young adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) are up to 12 times more likely contract HIV than their housed peers. One important prevention tool is pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), though few studies examine YAEH PrEP use, particularly among those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). This study surveyed 160 about sexual risk behaviors, knowledge and interest in using PrEP, facilitators barriers use. Chi-Squared tests assessed if participants varied on these factors by...

Objective: A syndemic of violence exposure, substance misuse, and mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder) is associated with increased unprotected anal sex number sexual partners in young men who have (YMSM). However, few studies examined multiple forms violence—including childhood abuse, intimate partner violence, community violence—and identified which factors are significant predictors HIV risk for YMSM when controlling all other factors....

ABSTRACTThere is an increasing concern for self-care and quality of life among Master Social Work (MSW) students as they prepare to serve vulnerable individuals, families, communities. Evidence suggests numerous benefits practicing self-care; however, the majority these studies focus on practitioners in helping professions opposed graduate working toward their degrees, suggesting a need research. Accordingly, this study investigates association between actions, distress tolerance,...

Abstract Masculinities play a key role in how men experience and interact with the world. The majority of literature, however, explores masculinities from perspective straight cisgender men. This study uses qualitative methods to answer phenomenological question gay understand masculinity. Participants generally described their experiences as more flexible than normative. There were, notable exceptions, particularly context sexual relationships where participants preferences for normatively...