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‘Coming Out’ Makes People Happier, But Mainly In Supportive Settings
June 20, 2011 by NewsBot
Coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual increases emotional well-being even more than earlier research has indicated. But the psychological benefits of revealing one's sexual identity - less anger, less depression, and higher self-esteem - are limited to supportive settings, shows a study published June 20 in Social Psychology and Personality Science...