Queer activists are individuals who advocate for the rights and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in society. They work to challenge societal norms, stereotypes, and discrimination that perpetuate harmful...
How can exposure to affirming narratives, literature, or art promote identity validation and emotional resilience?
In an increasingly diverse and rapidly changing world, it is essential that...
What is cultural competency in healthcare?
Cultural competence means that healthcare providers recognize, respect, and respond to the diverse values, beliefs, attitudes, language barriers,...
LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges when accessing healthcare due to discrimination, stigma, and lack of cultural competency among providers. Systemic interventions are necessary to ensure equal...
Ethical Considerations in Protecting LGBT Individuals from Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence is a serious problem that affects many people worldwide.
It is especially...
The experience of forced migration is often characterized by trauma, identity fragmentation, and cultural displacement for many individuals, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
Mental Health Services for Intersectional Identities
Intersectionality refers to how multiple identity categories interact with each other to create unique experiences and challenges. This article...
The need for increased awareness of the unique challenges faced by LGBT elders is essential to improving their quality of life. While there have been significant advances in the acceptance of...
LGBTQ patients have unique healthcare needs that require specialized attention, which can be challenging when they are in restrictive environments such as prisons or military settings. These...
LGBTQ individuals often face unique challenges when it comes to emotional abuse within their relationships. This is due in part to the fact that they are more likely to experience discrimination and...