Psychological therapy outcomes by sexual orientation and gender: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals are more than twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression compared with heterosexuals. Minority stress theory posits that stigma and discrimination contribute to chronic stress, potentially affecting clinical treatment. We compared psychological therapy outcomes between LGB and heterosexual patients by gender.

Methods

Retrospective cohort data were obtained from seven NHS talking therapy services in London, from April 2013 to December 2023. Of 100,389 patients, 94,239 reported sexual orientation, 7,422 identifying as LGB. The primary outcome was reliable recovery from anxiety and depression. Secondary outcomes were reliable improvement, depression and anxiety severity, therapy attrition, and engagement. Analyse

SUBMITTER: Kent T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12315664 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature