However, the experiences of discrimination in society and possible rejection by friends, families and others, such as employers, means that some LGB people experience a greater than expected prevalence of mental health difficulties and substance misuse problems.
Namun, pengalaman diskriminasi dalam masyarakat dan kemungkinan penolakan oleh sebaya, kerabat, dan yang lainnya, seperti kolega, mengakibatkan sejumlah individu LGB mengalami kendala kesahatan mental dan masalah penyalahgunaan obat yang lebih kuat ketimbang rata-rata.