Homosexuality and the Mental Health Professions

Homosexuality and the Mental Health Professions: The Impact of Bias is a collaborative work from the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, Committee on Human Sexuality.

"A thoughtful and comprehensive review of antihomosexual bias in contemporary American society and its effects on all aspects of mental health training and care. It should be required reading for all persons whose work brings them into contact with gays or lesbians -- whether as caretakers, trainees, social workers, psychotherapists, teachers, or forensic specialists."- Judd Marmor, M.D., Franz Alexander Professor of Psychiatry, Emeritus, University of Southern California"This excellent book addresses antihomosexual bias in a nonthreatening but direct and scholarly manner. It is intended for a professional readership but raises concerns that are no less important for the general public. After all, stigmatization and discrimination affect all individuals negatively, whether or not they have a psychiatric disorder. I have no doubt this book will stimulate self-reflection in all who read it."- Allan Tasman, M.D., American Psychiatric Association

• Dimensions of Antihomosexual Bias. AHB in the Clinical Setting. The Impact of AHB on Supervision and Professional Training. Legal Aspects of Antihomosexual Bias and Mental Health. HIV and AHB in Mental Health.