November 2019 PMID 29099625

Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Lori E Ross, Travis Salway, Lesley A Tarasoff, Jenna M MacKay, Blake W Hawkins, Charles P Fehr

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Posts demonstrate a shared recognition of the research's significance, citing specific studies such as the systematic review and meta-analysis, with tone emphasizing urgency and the need for societal change. The language used, like 'significantly higher,' 'disparities,' and references to multiple studies, underscores the perceived importance and potential influence of the findings.

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Most comments acknowledge the validity and importance of the study highlighting higher mental health issues among bisexual individuals.

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Discussions reveal strong curiosity and concern about mental health disparities, with multiple references to specific research and statistical data.

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The posts indicate that these studies are seen as impactful, raising awareness and advocating for better support for bisexual mental health issues.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis found that bisexual individuals consistently experience higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to heterosexual people, and similar or higher rates than gay and lesbian individuals.
The research highlights that many studies lack separate data for bisexuals, making it difficult to fully understand their specific mental health challenges.
The authors suggest that factors such as discrimination, bisexual invisibility, and insufficient support contribute to these mental health disparities, and they propose interventions to improve bisexual people's wellbeing.]

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Lucas

@luc4s_wt · X

@Babinulz @Syndicarabine @nostidius1 Comme je suis absolument débile, stupide et hautain, je te renvoie vers une étude scientifique qui montre que les personnes bis ont plus de risques d’être affectées par une dépression et/ou un trouble d’anxiété par rapport aux gays, lesbiennes, hétéros. https://t.co/p1SuibC3TW

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...Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Sex Research, 55. 1-22. 10.1080/00224499.2017.1387755. WEEK 8: Wadge, S., Lethby, M., Stobbe, K., Gardner, P., & Michaelson, V. (2024). Gender matters: Exploring the mental health of youth experiencing homelessness in Canada. International Journal...

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...Progressive Human Services. 33. 1-21. 10.1080/10428232.2022.2050117. WEEK 7: Ross, L., Salway, T., Tarasoff, L., MacKay, J., Hawkins, B., & Fehr, C. (2018). Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals: A Systematic...

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seaofisabella

@seaofisabella · X

@otherside_chto там ссылок нет, но да, это правда, исследований хватает. https://t.co/8Uk0yrNW7a

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Sana ☽☾

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@_dorfenstein · X

@nytimes Data the NYT stupidly leaves out: Bisexual prevalence of depression: 0.23 Homosexual prevalence of depression: 0.18 Heterosexual prevalence of depression: 0.13 https://t.co/FmBCRE0YYG

Sep 23, 2022 · 2 followers View post →

Ana

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Helena

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@AdamMcquade @sacha_coward We also experience poorer mental health than lesbian, gay and straight people. https://t.co/kYlPSRrN8F https://t.co/eWjzRTh9ro https://t.co/YDK7CD5ixq

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Holy shit "claims from individuals seeking asylum from persecution associated with bisexuality have been far less successful than other sexual orientation–based claims" https://t.co/DErbvHBJDO

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Hilary Turner

@Scuzz_4_Posmike · X

RT @bisafespace: bisexuals have significantly higher rates of depression than monosexuals too but our problems aren’t taken seriously https…

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RT @bisafespace: bisexuals have significantly higher rates of depression than monosexuals too but our problems aren’t taken seriously https…

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RT @bisafespace: bisexuals have significantly higher rates of depression than monosexuals too but our problems aren’t taken seriously https…

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bisexuals have significantly higher rates of depression than monosexuals too but our problems aren’t taken seriously https://t.co/cuYlpA0fNm

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David

@Foreman1David · X

@HZiauddeen @kate_manne I also don’t see that additive & equivalent are exclusive eg ACEs. Here’s an example showing bisexual identification predicts poor mental health more strongly than bisexual behaviour. https://t.co/EiXuy25SSV

Feb 19, 2021 · 1 like · 2,113 followers View post →

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The Journal of Sex Research, 55:4-5, 435-456. DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2017.1387755

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Lori E. Ross, Travis Salway, Lesley A. Tarasoff, Jenna M. MacKay, Blake W. Hawkins & Charles P. Fehr (2018) Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,...

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Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among #Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: https://t.co/pYAvhma8My From this review we found that...

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kim

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another study found that bisexuals are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety compared to the rest of LGT you can read about it here: https://t.co/g3OiCkDPyw

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Ross, L. E., Salway, T., Tarasoff, L. A., MacKay, J. M., Hawkins, B. W. & Fehr, C. P. (2018). Prevalence of depression and anxiety among bisexual people compared to gay, lesbian, and heterosexual individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sex Research, 55.

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Mental health risk disparities in LGBT populations and why this is important to study and help - for example this 2018 review that showed people who are bisexual experience an increased risk of depression and anxiety #RCpsychIC https://t.co/FMzts3QAnc

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https://t.co/fzj3wxsuPc several things may be contributing to these high rates of poor mental health among #bisexual people, including biphobia, bisexual invisibility/erasure, and lack of bisexual-affirmative support. #lgbtq #BellLetsTalk https://t.co/vjCYvjyk2Q

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Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Bisexual People Compared to Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Individuals:A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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