2024
Stressors and symptoms explaining sexual orientation inequalities in mental health services usage: A longitudinal study with young adults
Pachankis J, Bränström R, Roxo L. Stressors and symptoms explaining sexual orientation inequalities in mental health services usage: A longitudinal study with young adults. European Journal Of Public Health 2024, 34: ckae144.401. PMCID: PMC11516426, DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckae144.401.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSexual minority individualsMinority-specific stressorsMinority individualsMental health symptomsMental health service useMental health servicesHealth service useSexual orientationHealth symptomsHealth servicesService useSexual orientation inequalitiesSexual orientation differencesNegative family reactionsMental health service usagePopulation-based sample of young adultsSexual minoritiesHealth service usageMinority stressPopulation-based sampleHelp-seeking behaviorSample of young adultsYoung adultsFamily reactionsLogistic regression models
2023
Experiences of stigma, mental health, and coping strategies in Lebanon among Lebanese and displaced Syrian men who have sex with men: A qualitative study
Abboud S, Seal D, Pachankis J, Khoshnood K, Khouri D, Fouad F, Heimer R. Experiences of stigma, mental health, and coping strategies in Lebanon among Lebanese and displaced Syrian men who have sex with men: A qualitative study. Social Science & Medicine 2023, 335: 116248. PMID: 37742387, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental healthAvailable mental health servicesMental health servicesSexual health risksMental health resourcesMental health risksHealth risksAdverse childhood experiencesSocial support interventionsQualitative studyExperiences of stigmaHealth servicesRecent exposureSupport interventionsLarger studyHealth resourcesMSMCommon stigmaSocial isolationMenHigh rateSexSyrian menChildhood experiencesHealth
2022
The buckle of the Bible Belt: Sexual minority emerging adults’ minority stress in South Central Appalachia
Mann A, Williams S, Job S, Pachankis J, Chaudoir S. The buckle of the Bible Belt: Sexual minority emerging adults’ minority stress in South Central Appalachia. Journal Of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health 2022, 27: 439-457. PMID: 38156197, PMCID: PMC10752621, DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2022.2064953.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchToward Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Minority Women: Voices From Stakeholders and Community Members
Scheer J, Clark K, McConocha E, Wang K, Pachankis J. Toward Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Sexual Minority Women: Voices From Stakeholders and Community Members. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice 2022, 30: 471-494. PMID: 37547128, PMCID: PMC10403251, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2022.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health needsSexual minority womenMental health servicesMinority womenCognitive behavioral therapy interventionDelivery of CBTMental health problemsCognitive behavioral therapyClinical providersElevated riskCommunity members' perspectivesTherapy interventionClinical practiceHealth problemsHealth needsHealth servicesCBT interventionTrauma exposureAlcohol useHeavy drinkingWomenCBT approachUnique needsContent expertsIntervention
2021
Current Capacity and Future Implementation of Mental Health Services in U.S. LGBTQ Community Centers
Pachankis JE, Clark KA, Jackson SD, Pereira K, Levine D. Current Capacity and Future Implementation of Mental Health Services in U.S. LGBTQ Community Centers. Psychiatric Services 2021, 72: 669-676. PMID: 33882684, PMCID: PMC10374348, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health servicesMental health careHealth servicesLGBTQ community centersCommunity centersUnmet mental health needsQueer rights movementCost-effective service deliveryEvidence-based careHealth careMental health staffMental health needsCognitive behavioral therapyUnited StatesEvidence-based practiceRights movementGender minoritiesHealth staffMost centersHealth needsService deliveryMental healthSupport groupsCareIndividual psychotherapy
2019
Transdiagnostic Approaches to Improve Sexual Minority Individuals’ Co-occurring Mental, Behavioral, and Sexual Health
Rodriguez-Seijas C, Burton C, Pachankis J. Transdiagnostic Approaches to Improve Sexual Minority Individuals’ Co-occurring Mental, Behavioral, and Sexual Health. 2019, 457-476. DOI: 10.1093/med-psych/9780190669300.003.0020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCurrent clinical trialsCo-Occurring MentalPsychosocial health outcomesMental health servicesSubstance use disordersMultiple co-occurring conditionsCo-occurring conditionsEvidence-based approachClinical trialsTherapeutic approachesElevated riskUse disordersSexual minority menHealth outcomesSexual healthHealth servicesTreatment programSexual minority womenMinority individualsSexual minority individualsMinority womenTransdiagnostic approachMinority menIllustrative case examplesGender minority individuals
2017
“What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates
Clark KA, Hughto J, Pachankis JE. “What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates. Social Science & Medicine 2017, 193: 80-89. PMID: 29028559, PMCID: PMC5695233, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.09.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrectional healthcare providersHealthcare providers' knowledgeGender-affirming careHealthcare providersProvider knowledgeTransgender patientsHealthcare policy changesMental health servicesHealthcare providers' abilityNegative health consequencesHealth servicesMedical needTransgender womenHealth consequencesProviders' abilityCarePatientsTransgender inmatesInterview guideKey informant interviewsCustody staffTransgender individualsCompetency trainingThematic analysisProviders
2016
Promoting diversity and inclusiveness.
Dovidio J, Penner L, Pachankis J. Promoting diversity and inclusiveness. 2016, 583-596. DOI: 10.1037/14862-028.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men
Pachankis JE, Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Golub SA, Parsons JT. Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 17: 2986-2998. PMID: 23673791, PMCID: PMC3796172, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0499-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityConsumer Health InformationDirective CounselingEducational StatusFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHIV SeropositivityHomosexuality, MaleHumansInternetMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPreventive Health ServicesProgram DevelopmentProspective StudiesRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSocial NetworkingSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesText MessagingUnited StatesConceptsYoung gayBisexual menCompetent health servicesResults of interviewsOriginal intervention participantsLife callEffective adaptationGayCritical risk groupHIV risk reduction interventionsField's abilityDelivery recommendationsOnline interventionOnline health interventionsRisk reduction interventionsHealth servicesImportant gapRisk reduction programsReduction programsHIV incidenceUnique strengthsPreventive modalitiesIntervention participantsRisk groupsIntervention delivery