Major
Critical Diversity Studies
Research Abstract
A comprehensive literature review that examines the ways in which stressors unique to the LGBT population affect transgender mental health. Specifically this paper will explore stigma, and various forms of abuse that contribute to depression, substance abuse, and risky sexual behavior in the transgender community.
Faculty Mentor/Advisor
Kevin Chun
Course
Critical Diversity Studies Capstone, Kevin Chun
Included in
Gender and Sexuality Commons, Health Psychology Commons, Multicultural Psychology Commons
Stigma, Abuse, and Hate Crimes: Effects on Mental Health in Transgender Population
A comprehensive literature review that examines the ways in which stressors unique to the LGBT population affect transgender mental health. Specifically this paper will explore stigma, and various forms of abuse that contribute to depression, substance abuse, and risky sexual behavior in the transgender community.
