Poster Title
P-49 Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Suicidality
Abstract
In the spring of 2018, the Institute for the Prevention of Addictions conducted a survey of students at Andrews University (N=650). While a wide variety of health data were collected, this study focused on survey questions relating to sexual orientation and mental health. Mental health was measured using the DASS depression, anxiety and stress scales. Sexual orientation was determined from the survey data. Bisexual students were significantly more likely to be classified in the extreme categories of the DASS and be at risk for suicide than heterosexual students. These large differences indicate a significant mental health issue that the university needs to address.
Start Date
2-28-2020 2:30 PM
P-49 Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Suicidality
In the spring of 2018, the Institute for the Prevention of Addictions conducted a survey of students at Andrews University (N=650). While a wide variety of health data were collected, this study focused on survey questions relating to sexual orientation and mental health. Mental health was measured using the DASS depression, anxiety and stress scales. Sexual orientation was determined from the survey data. Bisexual students were significantly more likely to be classified in the extreme categories of the DASS and be at risk for suicide than heterosexual students. These large differences indicate a significant mental health issue that the university needs to address.
Acknowledgments
Undergraduate Research Scholar
Mentor: Duane C. McBride, Behavioral Sciences