Data Update 3: The Last Update
1. The Chart
2. A Question
What makes mental health among 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians worse than that of their non-2SLGBTQ+ counterparts?
4. Brief Summary
The article “Mental health challenges of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people: An integrated literature review” by Miriam M. Moagi, Anna E. van Der Wath, Priscilla M. Jiyane, and Richard S. Rikhotso sheds light on how members of the LGBTQ+ community are more prone to mental health issues. There are three main reasons for this problem: "external stressors", "internal stressors", and "barriers to mental health care services." The "external stressors" that only LGBTQ+ people experience, including stigmatization, discrimination, and victimization, play a significant role in inducing distress. Stigmatization promotes harmful stereotypes and attacks people based on their characteristics and identities. This type of stressor prevents LGBTQ+ people from getting proper medical care due to the lack of understanding and tolerance that it causes in both the victims and the healthcare system itself. Victimization exists in forms of violence, ranging from harassment to physical bullying. Social exclusion caused by this form of stressor can lead to other social challenges like homelessness or unemployment. Discrimination blocks LGBTQ+ people from accessing resources. The lack of support and all of these external stressors can result in a higher risk of mental health problems. "Internal stressors" like the fear of rejection, identity hiding, and internalized homophobia can create a sense of unworthiness and even self-hatred, which leads to distress and emotional exhaustion for the victims. The last reason is the lack of fundamental knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community in the field of mental health care. This inadequacy creates many obstacles for many members to access proper mental health care services. As a result, the mental health problems amongst LGBTQ+ people are even more challenging to resolve.
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Hi Leslie, great update! I think it would be helpful to have two different bar charts showing the comparison between the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ and non-2SLGBTQ+ Canadians instead of showing both in one chart. I think this would also better represent the dramatic difference between the two categories.
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, I really your chart title. It is clear and strong for everyone to hear. The numbers in your chart are extreme, but unfortunately realistic at the same time. The only thing I would change are the colours. They seem similar to me, so maybe blue and red could be better. Overall, good job!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, you have a very easy chart to understood. I like that the numbers are on there as well so we don't have to eyeball the difference. I would have suggested using opposite colours, maybe red for poor mental health and blue or green for positive mental health just to make it even clearer.
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DeleteHey Leslie, I liked how you featured a strong title for your chart. However, you may want to remove the good section from your graph, as it doesn't actually give any information in the bar graph format, and without it more space would be available to show the important data. This is also one of the few times that pie charts would maybe be a valid pick.
ReplyDeleteThe results of your data are very dramatic, and highlight the very real issue that we need to recognize and respond to as individuals and as a society. I knew that the members of the LGTBQ+ community had higher chances of navigating mental health challenges, but I didn't "know" the actual data behind this. Your chart title is excellent at communicating to your readers what they should be taking away from it. Your linked article supports/explains your data very well. A quick edit/spell check would help polish your overall post, but overall I think you did an excellent job!
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie, you created a chart design that is very unique and innovative, with a personal touch. I appreciate the use of two contrasting shades of blue as a standout feature. Your summary provides a comprehensive understanding of the various factors contributing to the disparities in mental health outcomes for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Additionally, I really appreciate your identification of several reasons for facing mental health challenges and your use of academic articles as references to strengthen credibility. My suggestion is to add information about the calculation methods used for the data in the chart. This would help readers gain a deeper understanding of the research's integrity.
ReplyDeleteGreat update and chart! I really liked the type of chart you chose to display your findings. I als think the article you chose does a great job of covering many reasons as to why LGBTQ+ people rate their mental health poorer than their counterparts. Overall, great work!
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, overall great job on your data update! I appreciate how informative your explanation was of the article and the topic itself. I really like how easy it is to read your graph and how strong your graph title is.
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ReplyDeleteHey Leslie, Since you've gone for a chart with two bars, why not jazz it up with a bit of design flair? Since you're touching on the topic of minorities, incorporating some colors from minority flags could add a really nice touch. And about your choice of supporting article, it’s just as clear and on-point as your report. Really love how it all ties together!