Impact of Being Closeted
- Saquib Ahmad
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min read
The mental health implications of being closeted as an LGBTQ+ person have been the subject of recent research studies. One such study, "The Mental Health of Sexual Minority Adults In and Out of the Closet: A Population-Based Study," was conducted on a population based sample of sexual minority adults in the United States. The study found that being closeted was associated with poorer mental health outcomes, including higher levels of psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The negative mental health effects of being closeted were more pronounced for bisexual individuals compared to gay or lesbian individuals.
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