Gonçalves, José Alberto RibeiroCosta, Pedro AlexandreLeal, Isabel Maria Pereira2020-04-172021-05-012019International Journal of Sexual Health, 31(4), 407-413 Doi:10.1080/19317611.2019.16703151931762Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/7511Objectives: Examining Psychological Distress (PD) among older Portuguese gay and bisexual men (GBM), and the mediator role of LGBT community connectedness (LGBTCC) of minority stress variables on PD. Methods: We performed a mediation analysis with LGBTCC as mediator between minority stress variables and PD with a sample of 110 elderly GBM. Results: We found moderate PD levels; LGBTCC was a significant mediator between concealment of sexual orientation and PD, but not between internalized stigma and expectations of rejection and PD. Conclusions: More attention is needed to Older Portuguese GBM’s mental health. LGBTCC is an important ameliorating factor for older GBM.engMental healthSexual minoritySocial supportStigmaElderly sexualityGay menBisexualityjournal article10.1080/19317611.2019.1670315