2021
Longitudinal associations between childhood sexual abuse-related PTSD symptoms and passive and active suicidal ideation among sexual minority men
Scheer JR, Clark KA, Talan A, Cabral C, Pachankis JE, Rendina HJ. Longitudinal associations between childhood sexual abuse-related PTSD symptoms and passive and active suicidal ideation among sexual minority men. Child Abuse & Neglect 2021, 122: 105353. PMID: 34638046, PMCID: PMC8612966, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105353.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultChildHumansMaleSex OffensesSexual and Gender MinoritiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSuicidal IdeationSuicide, AttemptedConceptsActive suicidal ideationSexual minority menSuicidal ideationChildhood sexual abusePTSD symptomsElevated suicide riskOne-yearPTSD symptom severitySymptom severityMultivariable logistic regression analysisMinority menLogistic regression analysisLow social supportPassive suicidal ideationSocial supportProspective cohortElevated riskSuicide attempt historyProspective associationsBivariate analysisSymptomsSuicidal thoughtsSuicide riskLongitudinal associationsBaseline
2019
Psychosocial Syndemic Risks Surrounding Physical Health Conditions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
Scheer JR, Pachankis JE. Psychosocial Syndemic Risks Surrounding Physical Health Conditions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals. LGBT Health 2019, 6: 377-385. PMID: 31644383, PMCID: PMC6918840, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2019.0025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health conditionsPhysical health outcomesGender minority individualsSyndemic riskPhysical healthHealth conditionsMinority individualsIndividual's physical healthPosttraumatic stress disorderHealth outcomesSGM adultsOverall health burdenStress disorderPsychosocial risksSexual assaultDisparate exposuresSGM identitiesSubstance useSyndemic conditionsHealth burdenHigh prevalenceSyndemic frameworkComprehensive interventionHealth disparitiesOnline survey
2016
Discriminatory Experiences Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Transgender Adults
Reisner SL, Hughto J, Gamarel KE, Keuroghlian AS, Mizock L, Pachankis JE. Discriminatory Experiences Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Transgender Adults. Journal Of Counseling Psychology 2016, 63: 509-519. PMID: 26866637, PMCID: PMC4981566, DOI: 10.1037/cou0000143.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGender IdentityHumansMaleMental HealthPrejudiceStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurveys and QuestionnairesTransgender PersonsYoung AdultConceptsEveryday discrimination experiencesPTSD symptomsDiscrimination experiencesPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsPrior trauma experiencesCross-sectional self-report surveySelf-report surveyMental health sequelaeDomains of discriminationPTSD symptomatologyTraumatic stressorsDiscrimination attributionsDisorder symptomsCommunity-based sampleTrauma experiencesTransgender peoplePrior traumaPsychosocial comorbiditiesHealth sequelaeDiscrimination scoresTransgender adultsCurrent studyGender identitySexual orientationFeminine appearanceOlder Age Associated with Mental Health Resiliency in Sexual Minority US Veterans
Monin JK, Mota N, Levy B, Pachankis J, Pietrzak RH. Older Age Associated with Mental Health Resiliency in Sexual Minority US Veterans. American Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2016, 25: 81-90. PMID: 27769835, PMCID: PMC5291307, DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2016.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsAgedAged, 80 and overDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedResilience, PsychologicalSexual and Gender MinoritiesStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransYoung AdultConceptsMental health problemsLGB veteransHealth problemsU.S. veteransDifferent mental health challengesMental health needsMental health indicatorsMental health resiliencyUS veteransYoung sexual minoritiesMental health challengesLifetime depressionCurrent depressionAge AssociatedHealth needsGreater riskTrauma exposureHealth challengesSmaller social support networksPotential mechanismsHealth indicatorsVeteransMilitary characteristicsSocial isolationHeterosexual veterans