Abstract
Due to the impact of intersectional discrimination and structural stigma, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People of Color (LGBTQ+ PoC) experience increased difficulties when it comes to their well-being, particularly, mental andphysical health. Despite this, LGBTQ+ PoC have unique strengths that may help to mitigate the negative effects of intersectional discrimination. Some of these unique strengths identified in the literature are LGBTQ+ community connectedness, religiosity and spirituality. However, these strengths have not been thoroughly explored as potential moderators for the relationship between intersectional discrimination and well-being through mental and physical health for LGBTQ+ PoC. The current study explores the association between intersectional discrimination, through the role of intersectional microaggressions, and mental health, specifically stress, anxiety, depression and physical health with a sample of 189 LGBTQ+ Adults of Color. Results indicate that intersectional discrimination is associated for LGBTQ+ PoC with increased stress, anxiety, depression and physical health problems. Additionally, no moderation was found for LGBTQ+ community connectedness, religiosity or spirituality on the relationship between intersectional discrimination, and mental and physical health for LGBTQ+ PoC. Exploratory analyses with specific subset populations of LGBTQ+ PoC were run and results discussed. Further, limitations, clinical implications and future research directions are discussed.