I will explore the lasting psychological impact that living a secretive lifestyle can have on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ in cultures where homosexuality is frowned upon or even criminalized....
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Discrimination refers to negative actions towards someone based on their gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race,...
Religious beliefs are often linked to values and morals which dictate how people should behave in certain situations. These include gender roles, marriage, sexuality, and relationships. People who...
The presence or absence of affirming social networks has been shown to play an important role in the mental health outcomes of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who have...
The concept of attachment refers to the psychological bond that individuals form with others based on emotional closeness, mutual care, understanding, and trust. Attachment theory was first developed...
Microaggressions are small and often unintentional verbal, nonverbal, and environmental behaviors that communicate stereotypes about groups to which people belong. Examples include comments about...
In today's world, where people are constantly striving to achieve perfection, it is not uncommon for individuals to feel as though they do not fit into society's mold due to their imperfections. This...
What are the Cognitive, Emotional, and Physiological Consequences of Prolonged Concealment of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity?
Concealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity can have...
Intersectionality and Cognitive Appraisal of Social Threats
Intersectionality refers to the idea that individuals may face multiple forms of oppression based on their identity characteristics such...
Cognitive reframing refers to the process of changing one's perception of an event or situation in order to reduce its negative impact on emotions and behavior. It involves identifying distorted or...