Why Bisexual Adults Report Higher Rates of Mental Distress – The New York Times

A study from 2019 suggested that a major form of discrimination against bisexual people is “identity invalidation” — or the idea that your sexuality is not valid, or is ignored. The study found that much of this discrimination often comes from gay and lesbian people, followed by family members and straight people, and that it can directly affect bisexual people’s mental health, including contributing to depression, stress and exacerbated or triggered anxiety.