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Division 44 has launched a new book series, titled Contemporary Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Psychology. Gregory M. Herek, Ph. Sage Publications,

Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. Various studies have reported adjustment problems experienced by gay, lesbian, and bisexual GLB adolescents. A primary purpose of this paper is to critically review this literature. Difficulties that have been studied include past suicide attempts, substance use and abuse, conduct problems, and academic concerns.

Lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender LGBT people seeking mental health treatment are likely to present with problems common to many patients such as mood and anxiety disorders , psychological conflicts, and maladaptive behaviors. Many of our treatment interventions do not significantly vary by the sexual or gender identity of our patients. While evidence-based standards of psychopharmacology and psychological interventions apply to all patients, we can enrich the care of LGBT persons with updated knowledge about risk factors in LGBT mental health and a familiarity with family, social, community, and professional resources allied with our efforts. The mental health of LGBT persons has become increasingly recognized as an important public health issue.

In , the American Psychological Association APA published the following policy statements regarding lesbians, gay men, and bisexual persons: "At its January meeting, the Council of Representative the governing body of the American Psychological Association adopted a statement of policy regarding homosexuals. September, Further, Council voted that the Association's Statement of Policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity be amended to include sexual orientation among the prohibited discriminations listed in the statement.