Psychiatric morbidity, risk-taking behavior, internalized stigma and perceived social support in men having sex with men: A cross-sectional study

This study shows that MSM is at higher risk for psychiatric illnesses like depression and internalized sexual stigma. The social support experienced by them is also poor. Hence, there is a need to spread awareness and address the mental health issues of this minority.

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Industrial Psychiatry Journal
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ipj.ipj_488_24
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LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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Psychiatric morbidity, risk-taking behavior, internalized stigma and perceived social support in men having sex with men: A cross-sectional study

Neena Sawant, Shrikala M. Acharya, Neil Pawar
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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Psychiatric morbidity, risk-taking behavior, internalized stigma and perceived social support in men having sex with men: A cross-sectional study

Neena Sawant, Shrikala M. Acharya, Neil Pawar
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This study shows that MSM is at higher risk for psychiatric illnesses like depression and internalized sexual stigma. The social support experienced by them is also poor. Hence, there is a need to spread awareness and address the mental health issues of this minority.

Industrial Psychiatry JournalVol. 34(2)
King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 78%
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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Psychiatric morbidity, risk-taking behavior, internalized stigma and perceived social support in men having sex with men: A cross-sectional study — Neena Sawant, Shrikala M. Acharya, et al. · Industrial Psychiatry Journal (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS