ABSTRACT. Employing recent research results covering LGBTQ+ mental health and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic (negative cognitive emotions, depressive symptoms, and extreme anxiety), and building my argument by drawing on data collected from ACHA, Active Minds, AMS, APA, HMN, ICFJ, MQ, Pew Research Center, Rek et al. (2020), Statista, TCDJ/Columbia University, Viamo, and Williams Institute, I performed analyses and made estimates regarding COVID-19 related stressors and psychological symptoms among LGBTQ+ people. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: LGBTQ+; mental health; psychological well-being; COVID-19; anxiety

How to cite: Wells, R. (2021). “LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Negative Cognitive Emotions, Depressive Symptoms, and Extreme Anxiety,” Journal of Research in Gender Studies 11(1): 41–50. doi: 10.22381/JRGS11120214.

Received 19 November 2020 • Received in revised form 11 July 2021
Accepted 17 July 2021 • Available online 26 July 2021