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title: Minority Stress and Concealment in Trauma-Exposed Sexual and Gender Minorities
description: Exploring minority stress, threat appraisal, and identity concealment among trauma-exposed sexual minority women and transgender and gender-diverse individuals in a 14-day study.
---

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# [Minority Stress and Concealment in Trauma-Exposed Sexual and Gender Minorities](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/minority-stress-and-concealment-in-trauma-exposed-sexual-and-gender-minorities)

 Written by [Christina Desage](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/christina-desage) | Oct 7, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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