Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria presents
Mental Health & the GLBTI Community:
Vulnerability & Treatment
A public information session with Dr Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist
Overview:
Members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) communities are significant more likely
to experience mental health difficulties. Anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment, suicidal ideation and
other presenting issues are more frequently experienced by the GLBTI community. These difficulties often have a
significant impact on one’s day to day functioning, quality of life, general enjoyment, and relationships. Despite
increasing visibility of GLBTI people in society and public life, and greater acceptance in society, prejudice and
misunderstanding can still be a common experience. Many GLBTI people cope well with systemic discrimination,
and many do not experience any mental health problems. However, experiences with adjustment, discrimination
and stigmatisation can lead to greater vulnerability to emotional distress, depression, anxiety and other mental
health problems. This presentation will outline some of the mental health vulnerabilities that GLBTI people
experience. This will include common thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may contribute to mental health
difficulties for GLBTI people. In addition, it will review practical, effective treatment techniques that people can
use to help overcome difficulties and reduce the vulnerability.
About the presenter:
Dr Glen Hosking is a Clinical Psychologist with over ten years experience. Dr Hosking
currently works in both private practice and holds the position of Lecturer in Psychology at
Victoria University where he teaches in the postgraduate psychology and counselling
courses. Dr Hosking frequently works with members of the GLBTI community to overcome
mental health difficulties and as such understands the unique experiences inherent within
the community. In 2011 he addressed the conference ‘After Homosexuality: The Legacies of
Gay Liberation’ on the impact of the media on GLBTI mental health. He has also conducted
research on the effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness with anxiety
and depression. Dr Hosking regularly presents in the media, having regular appearances on
Sunrise, Seven News, Kiis101.1, 3AW and JOY 94.9.
Thursday 13 August 2015
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Northcote Town Hall
Rooftop
189 High Street
Northcote, VIC 3018
Melway Ref: 30 E9
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$10.00 ADAVIC members
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