@article{ref1,
title="Sexual orientation, gender: where is the problem? Nowhere! Correct self-identification and minority stigma",
journal="L'Encephale (1974)",
year="2022",
author="Ducasse, D. and Alacreu-Crespo, A. and Lacourt, L. and Jung, C. and Hidalgo, M. and Brand-Arpon, V. and Courtet, P. and Olié, E.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE: Self-concept, at the core of minority stress, is associated with negative mental health outcomes. <br><br>METHODS: We aimed to assess the effectiveness of a one-shot third-wave CBT intervention targeting correct self-identification to address suffering related to minority stress. The study population included 172 participants (n = 98 heterosexuals, n=13 transgenders). The intervention consisted of a 90 minutes conference including overview of LGBT's suffering related to distal and proximal factors, a wisdom understanding of the root of suffering (mistaken self-identification) followed by a Questions & Answers session. Participants completed online self-questionnaires assessing sociodemographic data, acceptance by others (external) and oneself (internal) for sexual orientation and gender variables before the conference, immediately after the conference, and three months later. <br><br>RESULTS: The conference helped to improve external acceptance of transgender for the whole sample, especially among the majority group. Those belonging to the minority (LGBT) had a positive benefit from the conference by reducing their fear of judgment. Adding a Q&A session to the conference failed to show any additional benefits. <br><br>CONCLUSION: A specific wisdom-based self-identification conference appears to be an effective and low-cost intervention to target minority stigma, and therefore mental health and social integration of LGBT people.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0013-7006",
doi="10.1016/j.encep.2022.03.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.encep.2022.03.007"
}