@article{ref1,
title="Sexual orientation and mental health: A review",
journal="Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique",
year="2013",
author="Lhomond, B. and Saurel-Cubizolles, M. J.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The aim of this paper is to review the available knowledge on sexual orientation and mental health, especially for women. METHODS: Papers published in English or French, between 1997 and 2007, were selected in PubMed using the following keywords: homosexuality/sexual orientation and mental health/depression/suicide. To be retained, papers had to contain findings from quantitative surveys comparing homosexual and heterosexual adults. In all, this review analyzes 22 papers, including two that are based on the same survey. RESULTS: This review found a general pattern of poorer mental health for homosexuals, accentuated for bisexuals, compared to heterosexuals. The results are especially consistent regarding the elevated risk of suicide attempts.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0398-7620",
doi="10.1016/j.respe.2009.10.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.respe.2009.10.001"
}