Is coming out always a good thing?
Monday, June 20, 2011 - 03:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual increases emotional well-being even more than earlier research has indicated. But the psychological benefits of revealing one's sexual identity -- less anger, less depression, and higher self-esteem are limited to supportive settings, shows a study published June 20 in Social Psychology and Personality Science.