It's clear: homophobia causes LGBT to have more health issues:
"A 2009 study published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology surveyed 1,552 gay, lesbian and bisexual adults all over the United States and found that those living in a state that had just passed an amendment in 2006 said they suffered more psychological distress due to more negative media messages and conversations.
A 2010 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found a rise in psychiatric disorders -- including a 200% increase in generalized anxiety disorder -- in lesbian, gay and bisexual people living in states that had put in place bans on same-sex marriage.
And, to top it all off, a 2006 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that legalizing same-sex marriage could enhance the mental and physical health of gay and lesbian people. The authors said that gay and lesbian adults receive a lower standard of healthcare than straight people, and tend to suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidal behavior."
New York state Senate considers allowing gay marriage, same-sex unions - latimes.com
"A 2009 study published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology surveyed 1,552 gay, lesbian and bisexual adults all over the United States and found that those living in a state that had just passed an amendment in 2006 said they suffered more psychological distress due to more negative media messages and conversations.
A 2010 study published in the American Journal of Public Health found a rise in psychiatric disorders -- including a 200% increase in generalized anxiety disorder -- in lesbian, gay and bisexual people living in states that had put in place bans on same-sex marriage.
And, to top it all off, a 2006 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that legalizing same-sex marriage could enhance the mental and physical health of gay and lesbian people. The authors said that gay and lesbian adults receive a lower standard of healthcare than straight people, and tend to suffer from higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidal behavior."
New York state Senate considers allowing gay marriage, same-sex unions - latimes.com