Psychological Distress Among Older LGBT and Non-LGBT Asian Americans: The Influence of Minority Stress

Emerging data from epidemiological studies have confirmed elevated prevalence rates for mental health conditions among the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations. An estimated 2.8% of Asian Americans identify as LGBT and 26% of Asian LGBT are 40 years or older. This study analyzed the California Health Interview Survey to examine differences in psychological distress between LGBT and non-LGBT older Asian Americans, and further...