Vulnerability and Resilience: Unique Stressors, Perceived Social Support, LGBTQ+ Community Connectedness and the Impact on LGBTQ+ Canadians’ Mental Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic

We examined mental well-being, unique stressors, and possible resilience boosting factors experienced by LGBTQ+ Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. LGBTQ+ Canadians reported increased mental distress and unique stressors when compared to non-LGBTQ+ Canadians. While perceived social support predicted greater mental well-being, LGBTQ+ community connectedness unexpectedly predicted worse mental well-being.