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 menBisexualityPsychological distress in older portuguese gay and bisexual men: The mediating role of LGBT Community Connectednessjournal article10.1080/19317611.2019.1670315