New research findings, the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Sherbourne Medical Center casts light on the mental health of bisexual people in Ontario are looking for in relation to the mental health problems in this group. Bisexuality, mental health and emotional well-being of research also found that the current services in the field of mental health is not appropriate to the needs of bisexual people.
Ontario entire project is estimated experiences of bisexual people based on three main determinants of health: social factors, including biphobia and stigma, interpersonal relations, including the LGBT community, the workplace and partners, and internal factors, including high - and personal struggles. The results showed that biphobia and social stereotypes about bisexuals have a negative impact on psychological health and well-being of people bisexual.
Although previous studies have shown that bisexual people often seek help from mental health problems that heterosexuals, many of those who expressed disappointment, it was suggested, if they interact with the health system.
"Spirituality people we interviewed believed that physicians and other providers have a clearer idea of the continuum of sexuality and gender," said Dr. Lori Ross, CAMH scientist with social justice and health research was carried out under the project. In addition, Ross said that flaws in the system may indicate the need for specialized clinical training. "Many participants said they believed that some countries have friendly therapists were uncomfortable dealing with certain mental health problems, while the inclusion of mental health physicians have no understanding of the specific problems faced by bisexual men."
While many of the respondents had positive experiences with friends Queer clinical report shows that inadequate understanding of Bisexuality is also on the Community. "Some doctors, including the LGBT community, it is difficult to understand, bisexual, as a healthy and legitimate sexual orientation," said Anna Travers, a former program manager LGBT services, health center Sherbourne. Several people suggested that the advertising Web site is necessary and services that are clinically and culturally competent services to customers in bisexuals. I am pleased to say that this is something that will soon be launched in Ontario Rainbow Health website "
The study examines these issues, together with other difficulties in connection with the stereotypes of Bisexuality and acceptance among friends, family and the public. Makes a series of proposals to create a more comprehensive and effective system of mental health care for bisexual people, including education for providers and the public, along with increased resources for mental health.
The results will be at the event on September 23, 2008 7-9 hours at the Sherbourne Medical Center (333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto).
source : Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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