Psicologia e orientação sexual: Realidades em transformação

Daniel Matias (*)

RESUMO

Neste artigo pretende-se apresentar alguns dos vários mitos em redor da temática da orientação sexual e sublinhar como estes não são suportados pelos estudos realizados actualmente. Procede-se posteriormente a uma apresentação dos princípios éticos da APA relativamente às pessoas lésbicas, gays e bissexuais e como os profissionais de saúde mental devem procurar adoptar atitudes de compreensão relativamente às circunstâncias específicas desta população, procurando igualmente a formação contínua no âmbito da diversidade.

Palavras-chave: Homossexualidade, discriminação, ética, orientação sexual, sexualidade.

 

ABSTRACT

This article presents some of the many myths surrounding sexual orientation in an attempt to discuss how there is no scientific support for their existence. Subsequently, the authors present the ethical guidelines promoted by APA in regards to lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Mental health professionals should thus attempt to understand the specific circumstances of lesbian, gay and bisexual people and engage in formation and training in issues of diversity.

Key words: Homosexuality, discrimination, ethics, sexual orientation, sexuality.

 

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(*) Licenciado em Psicologia pelo ISPA; Aluno do Mestrado de Psicologia Comunitária do ISPA. E-mail: danielmatias@netcabo.pt