Title:
Mental Health Issues of LGBTI People in Indonesia: Determinants and Interventions
Authors:
Utama, Lingga Tri
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2017
PAGE:
viii, 40
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
LGBTI, mental health, Indonesia
Abstract:
Background: The high level of intolerance towards LGBTI people in Indonesia and no specific protection laws and policies for these groups assumingly have a negative impact to LGBTI people in this country. Objective: The study aims to describe four major mental health issues (depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and suicide) among LGBTI people in Indonesia, to explore its determinants, and to analyse the intervention programmes elsewhere addressing the issues. Method: Literature review and desk study was conducted in order to achieve the study objectives. A conceptual framework that was adapted from the National LGBTI Health Alliance in Australia is used to explore the determinants of and intervention programmes for mental health issues for LGBTI people. Findings: There is a lack information of mental health and LGBTI people in Indonesia. Findings from many other countries show that LGBTI people are more vulnerable to mental health problems than heterosexual-cisgender people, with disparities within the diverse of LGBTI groups. Compared to other three determinants, violence and discrimination play a more significant role in the mental health of LGBTI people. A few studies from different countries show positive results of mental health intervention programmes. However, the differences of social and political context of the countries should be considered. Conclusion: It is likely that LGBTI people in Indonesia also suffer from mental health disorders as their peers in other countries. A slight adjustment to the conceptual framework is proposed. There is an urge to create a more conducive social environment and inclusive policies.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Indonesia
Region:
Southeast Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health
Category:
Research
Right:
@ 2017 Utama
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
EqyDAkveRq_20180412130205658.pdf