Abstract

[...] there is evidence that such attempts may cause more harm than good, including inducing depression and sexual dysfunction. Despite medicine and psychiatry arguing that homosexual orientation is a normal variant of human sexuality, mental health fraternity and the government in India are yet to take a clear stand on the issues to change widely prevalent prejudice in society. Professional societies need to increase awareness of these issues, transfer knowledge and skill and provide opportunities to increase the confidence and competence of mental health workers in helping people with different sexual orientations and identity.

Details

Title
Homosexuality and India
Author
Sathyanarayana Rao, T; Jacob, K
Pages
1-3
Publication year
2012
Publication date
Jan 2012
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
00195545
e-ISSN
19983794
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
996398258
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan 2012