Analysis on Depression Among LGBTQ Population

Abstract

This study explores the current status and tendency of the LGBTQ population, who are suffering from depression, as well as measures to release their stress. Public opinion gives homosexuals more pressure and they are prone to suffer from depression. There is insufficient research on depression in marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ population. The study supplements the research about the depression tendency of the LGBTQ communities and proposes methods to improve it. The author registered a non-governmental organization, which provides psychological to the LGBTQ population under the national health system. The research subjects are selected from 41 homosexuals from April 2020 to August 2020, and 40 normal people as the control group. The Hamilton Depression Scale is used to test the depression and tendency of the subjects. The background information and test results of the research subjects are analyzed, providing psychological counseling to homosexuals. It is found that the LGBGQ population has a higher tendency for depression. In addition, the causes and treatment are discussed in the article. The acceptance of family and social pressure are potential risk factors for depression among the LGBTQ population.