SFTC24: Illuminating Unique Cultural Experiences of African American Individuals at the Intersection of their LGBTQ+ Ide

SFTC24: Illuminating Unique Cultural Experiences of African American Individuals at the Intersection of their LGBTQ+ Ide
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Speaker: A’Lyric Miles PhD

This study explored mental health difficulties within the African American LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the intersection of race and sexual orientation and its impact on mental health professionals amidst societal biases. The goal was to systematically address social and structural issues, aiming to reduce mental health disparities in this marginalized population. Utilizing the Interpretative Phenomenological Approach (IPA), this study investigated the lived experiences of African American LGBTQ+ individuals seeking mental health services. It posed critical questions to reveal perceptions of stigma and strengths, ultimately reshaping the narrative between this community and mental health professionals. The theoretical frameworks highlighted unique challenges encountered by the African American LGBTQ+ community, addressing disparities shaped by historical oppression, familial rejection, and religious complexities. By examining the intersection of racial and sexual orientation identities, this study hoped to provide insights for mental health professionals and contribute to creating inclusive and culturally competent care environments. Four themes emerged from the researched data: African American Cultural Nuances’, Being “Black and Queer”, Accessibility: Barriers to Access and Clinical Growth. Clinical Implications of the results were for Systemic Family Therapist and the African American LGBTQ+ community.

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