Those who felt disconnected from the LGBTQ community during Donald Trump's presidency were more likely to experience negative mental health outcomes compared to those who had an average level of connection to the community. In an unexpected finding, those who felt very close to the LGBTQ community were also more likely to experience negative mental health outcomes compared to those with average level of connectedness. ...
  • socialjusticewizard@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I’m puzzled what’s surprising about this.

    I’m not LGBT, or American, but seeing people online suddenly talk openly with a great deal more vitriol and hatred about my friends, and even my child, caused me a fair bit of stress.