Perceived discrimination is disproportionally associated with sexual minority mental health: Implications for non-monosexual sexual minorities

Abstract

We explored how perceived discrimination and mental illness change as a function of mono vs non-monosexual minority identity. Archival data gathered through the Healthy Minds Network was used to examine these relationships between 249 mono and 554 non-monosexual minority individuals. Results indicated no differences in perceived discrimination between mono and non-monosexual minority individuals. Non-monosexual individuals evidenced significantly higher rates of mental health problems. Moderation analyses suggested perceived discrimination was a significant predictor of mental illness symptoms only for non-monosexual minority individuals. Clinical implication, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.