title: Factors enhancing adaptive coping and mental health in lesbian youth: a review of the literature.
abstract: Mental health practitioners who find themselves working with lesbian youth have a limited knowledge base by which to guide them in the helping process. This article explores, examines, and synthesizes current literature in an attempt to uncover factors that serve to enhance adaptive coping strategies for lesbian youth.
authors.affiliation: Department of Counseling and Human Development, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, 70402, USA. hkulkin@selu.edu
authors.forename: Heidi S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kulkin
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008603:Mental Health; D012944:Social Support