Assistant Professor of Neurology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, New York, United States
In this presentation, attendees will learn how to define the sociological concept of stigma and gain an understanding of its well-described impact on people living with headache disorders. The effect of stigma on the safety of LGBTQIA+ populations will be explored across numerous domains, including healthcare. Finally, the sexual and gender minority stress model will be invoked to describe the cumulative role stigma plays in the lives of LGBTQIA+ people living with headache disorders, emphasizing the need for efforts to promote compassionate, individualized care for these vulnerable populations.
Learning Objectives:
Define stigma and explore its impact on people living with headache disorders
Learn how stigma impacts the health and safety of LGBTQIA+ populations, including access to adequate healthcare, abuse, trauma, and high-risk behaviors
Discuss the relationship between sexual and gender minority stress and headache disorders
