in today's first post-lunch split session at #RCPsychIC we're looking at LGBTQ+ issues - mental health, training and workforce development. @gibb_jonathan chairing!pic.twitter.com/m1FfiXVeOd
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next up is @KatharineRimes discussing research in LGBTQ+ mental health. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/enSYuGliGh
looking at the implications of several recent studies - self esteem is a key target we need to work on - helping LGBT people build resilience. also addressing unhelpful beliefs both in LGBT people as well as their families. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/nM89nuctGp
despite marriage equality and other improvements, LGBT young people are still being kicked out of their family home, receiving stigma and other issues. it can be tempting to think "it's better now" but we're not there yet, says @KatharineRimes at #RCPsychIC
interesting findings in IAPT treatment outcomes. bisexual and lesbian women had poorer outcomes, as did bisexual men, but not gay men. racial minority LGB patients didn't have significantly different outcomes to white counterparts. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/8fOBtvH3Ce
LGBT+ patients' perceptions of health professionals is key - can feel that there is a lack of knowledge, understanding, or reluctance to talk about relevant topics. need to work on this. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/UsYnxUaXN0
in conclusion, we need more data on serial orientation and gender identity. we also need improved training for clinicians and more investigation into the disparities in treatment outcomes and access. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/uXckhDgD8G
now Dr Elinor Hynes is talking about the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in psychiatry. #RCPsychICpic.twitter.com/vfzsEqcd9k
groups are important. some we join immediately - families. some are aspired to and joined voluntarily, such as careers. but the discovery that you're queer is often made alone, which can be isolating, explains Dr Elinor Hynes at #RCPsychIC
becoming a psychiatrist took up a lot of their life, states Dr Hynes, until they stepped out for a period, to find people like themselves. #RCPsychIC
Dr Elinor Hynes speaks to queer doctors - 'visibility and openness also gives our straight and cisgender colleagues a chance to ask us about our experiences, and can help them relate to their queer service users, friends and family' #RCPsychIC
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