Effectiveness of an online single-session minority stress intervention: No evidence for variation by structural stigma, internalized stigma, or social support

Ya-Wen Chang; Ian Sotomayor; Erica Szkody; Kathryn R. Fox; Jessica L. Schleider

doi:10.1016/j.ssmmh.2025.100409

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Effectiveness of an online single-session minority stress intervention: No evidence for variation by structural stigma, internalized stigma, or social support

Ya-Wen Chang

Ian Sotomayor Erica Szkody

Kathryn R. Fox Jessica L. Schleider

SSM - Mental Health Vol. 7 pp. 100409 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jun 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 7
Pages: 100409
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Ya-Wen Chang

Human Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung 404, Taiwan

Mississippi State University Mississippi State MS USA

Department of Medical Social Sciences Northwestern University Chicago Illinois USA

Funding

National Science Foundation Award: 2141710

National Institute of Mental Health Award: R43MH128075

NIH Office of the Director Award: DP5OD028123

Washington University in St. Louis Award: R25MH080916

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation

Child Mind Institute

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Ya-Wen Chang, Ian Sotomayor, Erica Szkody, et al. (2025). Effectiveness of an online single-session minority stress intervention: No evidence for variation by structural stigma, internalized stigma, or social support. SSM - Mental Health, 7, 100409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmmh.2025.100409

Effectiveness of an online single-session minority stress intervention: No evidence for variation by structural stigma, internalized stigma, or social support

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