Val’s Café (La Trobe University), RMIT University and the - TopicsExpress



          

Val’s Café (La Trobe University), RMIT University and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) are collaborating on a national study exploring older LGBTI Australians’ experiences of depression and anxiety. Dr Jean Tinney of NARI has delivered preliminary findings from the report at the Australian Association of Gerontology National Conference in Adelaide this week and revealed that issues of childhood loss and trauma, as well as family and broader social stigma and discrimination have an ongoing impact on our LGBTI elders. The new research aims to develop an evidence base around the experience of and strategies for coping with depression and anxiety with the aim of improving service responses and practices for LGBTI elders.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 00:05:53 +0000

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