American Journal of Psychiatry Audio

August 2024: Sexual Identity Continuity and Change in a U.S. National Probability Sample of Sexual Minority Adults: Associations With Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use

Aug 1, 2024
Dr. Evan Krueger, a researcher at Tulane University School of Social Work, explores how changes in sexual identity influence mental health and substance use in sexual minority adults. He discusses findings from the Generations study, revealing significant behavioral health disparities compared to cisgender heterosexuals. Krueger highlights generational differences in identity stability and emphasizes the need for more research on evolving identities, especially for younger individuals navigating their sexual orientation.
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