Factors enhancing adaptive coping and mental health in lesbian youth: a review of the literature.

Heidi S Kulkin

Journal: Journal of homosexuality 2006;50(4):97-111

PMID: 16723342

Abstract

Mental health practitioners who find themselves working with lesbian youth have a limited knowledge base by which to guide them in the helping process. This article explores, examines, and synthesizes current literature in an attempt to uncover factors that serve to enhance adaptive coping strategies for lesbian youth.

Address: Department of Counseling and Human Development, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, 70402, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1300/J082v50n04_05

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MeSH Terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Female, Homosexuality, Female, Humans, Life Change Events, Mental Health, Social Support