The LGBT Health & Development Program

Tag: Michael E. Newcomb


New Northwestern Institute commits to improving LGBT health

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29th February

The IMPACT Program is now a proud part of the new Institute of Sexual and Gender Minority Health & Wellbeing!



Race-Based Sexual Stereotypes and Their Effects on Sexual Risk Behavior in Racially Diverse Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

11th January

Race-based stereotypes have important implications for the rate of condomless anal sex with racial minority partners for YMSM.



A Longitudinal Study of Interpersonal Relationships Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents and Young Adults: Mediational Pathways from Attachment to Romantic Relationship Quality

11th January

Describes relationship among mental health, attachment to parents/peers, and relationships during adolescence and young adulthood.



Developmental Change in the Effects of Sexual Partner and Relationship Characteristics on Sexual Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

11th January

Results suggest need for HIV prevention strategies that address dyadic influences on condomless anal intercourse for YMSM.



Developmental Change in the Effects of Sexual Partner and Relationship Characteristics on Sexual Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

6th May

Psychosocial and neurocognitive developmental changes in LGBT adolescents may influence risky sexual behaviors.



Does It Get Better? A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological Distress and Victimization in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth

3rd February

Psychological distress might get better with less victimization, and early experiences of stress impact the mental health of LGBTQ youth.



Mental Health Disorders in Young Urban Sexual Minority Men

14th October

MDE, conduct disorder, alcohol use, PTSD, and nicotine dependence are common and infrequently treated in young sexual minority men.



Prevalence and Patterns of Smoking, Alcohol Use, and Illicit Drug Use in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

21st July

Patterns and prevalence of substance use young MSM in Chicago were examined; group differences important for interventions were found.



Developmental Change in the Relationship Between Alcohol and Drug Use Before Sex and Sexual Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

18th July

Found in this longitudinal study was a positive association between alcohol use and sexual risk amongst young men who have sex with men.



Moderate Levels of Depression Predict Sexual Transmission Risk in HIV-Infected MSM: A Longitudinal Analysis of Data From Six Sites Involved in a “Prevention for Positives” Study

11th June

Assessing and treating depression may decrease the likelihood of sexual risk and help to contain the HIV epidemic among MSM.






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