December 1, 2003Open Access

Mental health and quality of life of gay men and lesbians in England and Wales

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Abstract

Awareness of mental health issues for gay men and lesbians should become a standard part of training for mental health professionals, who need to be aware of the potential for substance misuse and self-harm in this group and of the discrimination experienced by many lesbians.

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