What is stigma?
A stigma is a mark of disgrace that can be external or internalized. It refers to a negative label applied to an individual or group that leads them to be socially excluded from...
Internalized Stigma
Internalized stigma is when an individual believes that society holds negative stereotypes about their group, resulting in feelings of shame, guilt, and worthlessness. This can...
LGBTQ individuals face various challenges in their daily lives, including discrimination, prejudice, and homophobia, which can impact their mental health, social interactions, and overall quality of...
Internalized stigma refers to the process whereby an individual who experiences prejudice and discrimination based on their social identity comes to believe that they are inferior, unworthy, and...
Many people experience challenges to their sexual health and wellbeing due to negative attitudes towards homosexuality. These feelings can lead to internalized stigma, which affects one's...
The act of hiding one's true self from others for an extended period of time can have significant psychological consequences, particularly when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identity....
Self-compassion is an important aspect of emotional resilience for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.
It can be particularly challenging for bisexual individuals to practice...
Therapy is an important tool for helping people cope with mental health concerns, including those related to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. One way that therapists can provide...
What is Self-Forgiveness?
Self-forgiveness is the process of accepting responsibility for past mistakes and learning from them without holding oneself accountable or guilty. It involves...
Bisexual representation has been a controversial issue in media for decades. While some argue that it is harmful to portray bi people in an unrealistic way, others believe that positive bisexual...