Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health

Aims & Scope

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health seeks out and publishes the most current clinical and research scholarship on LGBT mental health with a focus on clinical issues.

The Journal strives to represent the full breadth of LGBT mental health treatment, including issues relevant to patients and mental health care providers in all types of settings.

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health also strives to cover the full spectrum of sexual and gender minority populations -- lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and gender-queer.

This peer-reviewed journal emphasizes original research articles, critical reviews of the literature, reports of innovative programs for LGBT mental health care training and delivery, and case reports that advance our understanding of LGBT mental health .

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.911

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5593

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	228

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Multiple minorities as multiply marginalized: Applying the minority stress theory to LGBTQ people of color

  Citation: 326

  Authors: Kali

• You Can Form a Part of Yourself Online: The Influence of New Media on Identity Development and Coming Out for LGBTQ Youth

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Shelley L., Lauren

• Transgender Clients: Identifying and Minimizing Barriers to Mental Health Treatment

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Jillian C., Kelly E., Sarah

• Discrimination and Mental Health Among Sexual Minority College Students: The Type and Form of Discrimination Does Matter

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Michael R., Yoonsun, Shelley, Colin, Malinda M.

• Multiple minority stress: The role of proximal and distal stress on mental health outcomes among lesbian, gay, and bisexual people of color

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Johanna L., M.

• Stigma and suicide risk among the LGBTQ population: Are anxiety and depression to blame and can connectedness to the LGBTQ community help?

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Andrea, Kelley C., Megan, Byron, Julia, Abbey K., Stacey L., Jameson K.

• Sexual minority youth of color: A content analysis and critical review of the literature

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Russell B., Virginia W., Samantha K., Sophia, Michelle

• The Effects of Hormonal Gender Affirmation Treatment on Mental Health in Female-to-Male Transsexuals

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Colt St., Kara M., Seth T., Julia

• Transgender youth and suicidal behaviors: Applying the interpersonal psychological theory of suicide

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Arnold H., Jung Yeon, Stephen T.

• It's Not Burnout,<i>It's More</i>: Queer College Activists of Color and Mental Health

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Annemarie, Jasmine A.

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