Community is an important aspect of human life that can be found online today more than ever before due to digital technology advances such as social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter,...
Gender identity refers to an individual's sense of self as masculine, feminine, both, neither, or something else entirely, independent of their assigned sex at birth. Non-binary individuals are those...
The psychological effects of parental rejection and social alienation are devastating and can cause individuals to feel worthless, isolated, and alone. These experiences often manifest themselves...
Non-binary individuals experience unique challenges regarding their identity that can impact their mental health, social integration, and self-perception. These difficulties stem from societal norms...
Social expectations are an integral part of society that have been passed down from generation to generation. They play a significant role in shaping how individuals perceive themselves and others...
Loneliness and lack of social connections have significant impacts on mental health, especially among young people. According to a study by Cohen et al. (2018), social isolation is associated with...
Adults have many sources of stress, including work, finances, family obligations, health problems, and more. One source that can cause significant anxiety for both men and women is ambiguity about...
Impact of Homophobia and Transphobia on Mental Health
The social stigma associated with being LGBTQ has been present for many decades, even centuries.
It is still prevalent in many parts of the...
Chronic social isolation can have severe mental health consequences for all people, including members of the LGBTQ community.
This population faces unique challenges that may exacerbate the...
In modern society, there is often a great deal of silence surrounding sexuality. This can have negative effects on developing individuals, creating feelings of disconnection from themselves and...