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Thread: This week, we’re talking about disability-related minority stress and highlighting the disabled academics advancing this area of research.
What is minority stress?
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What is minority stress?
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Minority stress is defined as chronic stress experienced by members of stigmatized minority groups due to marginalization, objectification, discrimination, and internalized stigma among others.
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Minority stress has been linked to both mental and physical health disparities, including hypertension, diabetes, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, suicidality, and adverse birth outcomes.
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