Empathy is an important aspect of emotional intelligence that involves being able to understand and share the feelings of others. Non-LGBT allies play a crucial role in supporting LGBT individuals by...
Internalized stigma is defined as when an individual holds negative beliefs about their own identity, which can include sexual orientation and gender expression. Gay and lesbian adolescents face...
The term 'LGBT' refers to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning their gender identity. Mental health is defined as an individual's psychological state that...
Throughout history, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ have faced discrimination and marginalization. This has led to their underrepresentation in various aspects of society, including media...
Heteronormativity refers to the belief that heterosexuality is the norm or standard sexual orientation for individuals. This means that people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
There has been an increasing awareness of the negative impact that medical discrimination or neglect can have on health outcomes and trust in healthcare among bisexual individuals. Bisexual people...
Internalized denial is a process wherein an individual rejects their own sexual orientation or gender identity due to societal pressures and norms that stigmatize these identities. This often leads...
The way that society views non-heterosexual individuals has been shaped by various institutions throughout history. These include religious organizations, educational systems, and mass media outlets....
In many cultures around the world, there is a strong stigma associated with homosexuality, bisexuality, transgenderism, and other gender nonconforming identities. These identities are often seen as...
The issue of mental health care is one that affects people from all walks of life, but there are certain populations who face unique challenges when it comes to accessing this essential service. One...