When it comes to issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation, internalized homophobia/transphobia is one of the most harmful forces that can negatively impact an individual's mental...
The process of reconciling past trauma from experiences within traditional religions that deny one's gender identity, sexual orientation, or spiritual beliefs is often complicated and...
Mystical and contemplative practices such as meditation, prayer, mindfulness, and yoga have been shown to promote positive outcomes in many areas of life, including physical and mental wellbeing,...
This paper explores the various factors that contribute to the development of hope, resilience, and meaning among LGBTQ believers navigating exclusionary religious environments. Hope is an essential...
Social rejection is a common experience that can have profound effects on an individual's mental health and well-being. For marginalized individuals, such as those who identify as LGBTQ+, BIPOC...
Romantic attachments and social relationships are two important aspects of human interaction that have been studied extensively by researchers from various disciplines. These interactions can...
Queer resilience is an umbrella term that refers to the ability of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to adapt, survive, and grow morally despite the societal pressures they face due to their...
Social Inclusion or Exclusion Impacts LGBTQ Adolescent Mental Health
I will explore how experiences of social inclusion or exclusion within religious contexts can affect the mental health,...
Long-term coping is a difficult process that involves navigating through various emotions such as fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration, resentment, confusion, shame, hopelessness, guilt,...
Anticipation of social rejection is a common experience that can have significant impacts on emotional regulation and mental health. It's important to understand how this process works so that...