Presented By: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
“What! You’re Gay? You Don’t Act Gay.” - A Hal Korn Final Friday series on College Student Mental Health!
LGBQ Microaggressions and Students’ Mental Health (“What! You’re Gay? You Don’t Act Gay.”)
We welcome you to attend the first presentation of the year for the Harold A. Korn "Final Friday" series on College Student Mental Health!
It will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 10:30-noon in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union.
This professional development series honors Harold A. Korn, Ph.D., who had been both the Director of the Counseling Center and a Professor in our Psychology Department. It is funded through a generous endowment by an anonymous donor.
The topic and presenter for this month:
“What! You’re Gay? You Don’t Act Gay.”
LGBQ Microaggressions and Students’ Mental Health
Michael Woodford, MSW, Ph.D.
Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
Description: Minority stress theory suggests that heterosexism increases sexual minorities’ risk for psychological distress and mental health problems. Researchers have examined the relationship between heterosexism and mental health among sexual minority college students, but little attention has been given to subtle heterosexism, including LGBQ microaggressions. Further, little is known about the factors that can foster students’ resilience to heterosexism. Drawing on recent research, this presentation will explore the nature of contemporary heterosexism on college campuses, examine the mental health correlates of blatant heterosexism as well as interpersonal and environmental microaggressions, and consider the role of socio-ecological factors that can buffer students from the effects of heterosexism. Practice, policy, and research implications will be discussed.
The presentations are open to all including Student Life staff, our liaisons, and community providers. Continuing Education credits are available (free) for Social Workers and refreshments are provided.
Please join us if you are able!
It will take place on Friday, September 26th, from 10:30-noon in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union.
This professional development series honors Harold A. Korn, Ph.D., who had been both the Director of the Counseling Center and a Professor in our Psychology Department. It is funded through a generous endowment by an anonymous donor.
The topic and presenter for this month:
“What! You’re Gay? You Don’t Act Gay.”
LGBQ Microaggressions and Students’ Mental Health
Michael Woodford, MSW, Ph.D.
Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
Description: Minority stress theory suggests that heterosexism increases sexual minorities’ risk for psychological distress and mental health problems. Researchers have examined the relationship between heterosexism and mental health among sexual minority college students, but little attention has been given to subtle heterosexism, including LGBQ microaggressions. Further, little is known about the factors that can foster students’ resilience to heterosexism. Drawing on recent research, this presentation will explore the nature of contemporary heterosexism on college campuses, examine the mental health correlates of blatant heterosexism as well as interpersonal and environmental microaggressions, and consider the role of socio-ecological factors that can buffer students from the effects of heterosexism. Practice, policy, and research implications will be discussed.
The presentations are open to all including Student Life staff, our liaisons, and community providers. Continuing Education credits are available (free) for Social Workers and refreshments are provided.
Please join us if you are able!
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