Both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sexual minorities (alt. LGBT) are important issues to consider in light of modern social development and psychological consideration. With 3.6% of Americans openly identify as LGBT, some cities having up to as high as 6.2% and American youth projected to identify with LGBT or sexual minority labels more than prior generations (Alessi, Meyer, & Martin, 2013). In the light of recent international conflicts, increased attention has been payed to PTSD as well, with an estimated PTSD having a lifetime prevalence in the US of 8.7% and a 12-month prevalence of 3.5% (Sue et al., 2015). Recent studies have also suggested that sexual minorities have a higher lifetime and 12-month prevalence rate of PTSD than heterosexuals; with 9% of LGBT youth meet the criteria for PTSD diagnosis (Bandermann & Szymanski, 2014).
The interrelation between PTSD and sexual minorities might be a reflection the current position LGBT issues and sexual minorities stand in American society. Sexual minorities are more likely to face family violence and hate crime victimization than their heterosexual counterparts; increasing the likelihood of experiencing traumatic events that lead to PTSD symptomology. Thus, while sexual minorities may …show more content…
TF-CBT also encourages mindfulness exercises that has been shown to help manage emotions in PTSD sufferers. Technology has been shown to work well in tandem with TF-CBT, particularly in the case of younger or tech savvy patients, and especially for veterans (Ray-Sannerud et al., 2015). App based or internet based therapies are cheaper and easier to acquire for isolated patients. These therapies also provide more daily data for therapists and patients to work with during face-to-face
The interrelation between PTSD and sexual minorities might be a reflection the current position LGBT issues and sexual minorities stand in American society. Sexual minorities are more likely to face family violence and hate crime victimization than their heterosexual counterparts; increasing the likelihood of experiencing traumatic events that lead to PTSD symptomology. Thus, while sexual minorities may …show more content…
TF-CBT also encourages mindfulness exercises that has been shown to help manage emotions in PTSD sufferers. Technology has been shown to work well in tandem with TF-CBT, particularly in the case of younger or tech savvy patients, and especially for veterans (Ray-Sannerud et al., 2015). App based or internet based therapies are cheaper and easier to acquire for isolated patients. These therapies also provide more daily data for therapists and patients to work with during face-to-face