Sex workers are individuals who offer sexual services for compensation. They may be male, female, transgender, or nonbinary, and they come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Their income depends...
What role do family, peer, and community support networks play in mitigating risk factors for self-harm among LGBTQ+ individuals?
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Plus (LGBTQ+)...
Cultural and Traditional Values on LGBT Perceptions, Acceptance, and Mental Health Outcomes
The perception and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people vary widely...
The Psychological Effects of Invisibility or Erasure within LGBTQ+ Communities on Bisexual and Non-Binary Individuals
Bisexual and non-binary individuals experience significant mental health...
In order to understand how sex workers articulate the difference between bodily autonomy and commodification of the body in their own narratives, it is important to explore the broader context of the...
Stigma is defined as a socially constructed belief that carries negative connotations and prejudices against certain behaviors, actions, or characteristics. In recent years, there has been growing...
Society has historically viewed non-heterosexual people negatively, often resulting in discrimination, violence, and oppression. This has led to an ingrained cultural belief that sexual orientations...
There has been a growing awareness of the impact that religion can have on the mental health of LGBTQ youth. Many religious communities, such as Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam, have historically...
In many cultures around the world, there are still significant restrictions placed on the open expression and exploration of one's sexuality. This can have a lasting effect on individuals who...
Mental Health Outcomes of LGBTQ Individuals
LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning. It is an umbrella term used to describe people who identify outside the gender...