Social isolation can have significant effects on an individual's health, particularly for older adults who may already be facing physical or mental health challenges. For LGBTQ+ seniors, social...
Shame is an emotional response to perceived social rejection that can be passed down through generations. It is often accompanied by feelings of unworthiness, guilt, humiliation, embarrassment, and...
How does chronic social isolation correlate with rates of depression and anxiety in LGBTQ populations?
Chronic social isolation refers to prolonged periods of time spent alone or without...
How does internalized denial of sexual orientation influence mental health, social engagement, and personal relationships, and how can interventions address this?
Internalized homophobia is a term...
Self-perception is defined as how an individual views themselves and their characteristics, such as physical appearance, personality traits, values, and abilities. Social interactions refer to the...
The term "internalized prejudice" refers to the belief that negative stereotypes about one's own identity are true and valid. This is especially common among members of minority groups who have been...
What role can artistic expression play in the intergenerational transmission of healing after trauma linked to discrimination, and how can audience engagement facilitate this process?
Trauma is a...
Shame and Trauma
The concept of morality is deeply embedded in most religions and is based on a set of principles that guide human behavior towards what is considered right and wrong. These...
Internalized Religious and Cultural Pressures on Queer Individuals
The issue of internalized religious and cultural pressures is something that has been prevalent for decades, especially when it...
Transgender and non-binary people face many challenges when it comes to navigating society's expectations around gender identity and expression. One such challenge is the pressure to conform to...