Eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors in the LGBT population: a review of the literature

Abstract Background According to past research, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience a higher prevalence of psychopathology, which is attributable to the increased stress (i.e., stigma and prejudice) that they experience, as detailed by the minority stress model (MSM...

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Main Authors: Lacie L. Parker, Jennifer A. Harriger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Eating Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40337-020-00327-y