LGBTQ individuals face unique challenges that can affect their mental health and wellbeing. One way they cope with these challenges is through creativity and storytelling. These activities can help...
Religious rituals and spiritual practices have been found to play an important role in helping individuals cope with social stress. Studies have shown that these activities can help individuals...
Cognitive reframing is the process of changing one's negative thought patterns into positive ones.
If someone believes they are unworthy of love because they identify as LGBT+, they can challenge...
What is the aesthetic dimension of emotional suffering? This question has been asked for centuries by philosophers, artists, and psychologists alike. It refers to the idea that emotions can be...
I will explore how LGBTQ adolescents navigate relational ambiguity, conditional acceptance, and inconsistent support while maintaining emotional regulation and self-esteem. As an expert on the...
Due to societal stigma against non-heterosexual identities, many people choose to hide their true sexual orientation or gender identity from others. This practice has been shown to have detrimental...
Peer bullying is an issue that has been gaining increasing attention from researchers and practitioners alike for its potentially harmful effects on adolescents' emotional and mental well-being. Peer...
Bisexual individuals are often marginalized and rejected by both straight and gay/lesbian communities. This can have negative consequences for their mental health and wellbeing, including feelings of...
LGBTQ young people face numerous challenges when navigating the world outside their homes, including in schools, workplaces, and communities that may not fully support or understand them. These...
Imagination is the process of creating images, ideas, or concepts that are not present in reality. It involves the mental activity of forming new perceptions, thoughts, and emotions based on existing...