LGBTQ youth have been shown to be more vulnerable than their heterosexual counterparts when it comes to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. One factor that may...
Resilience is the ability to recover from adversity or setbacks. It involves mental toughness and the capacity to adapt to difficult circumstances. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and...
LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning. This term is used to refer to people who identify themselves as non-heterosexual and non-cisgender. LGBTQ individuals often...
Social Support Strategies for LGBTQ+ Individuals
LGBTQ+ individuals have unique experiences that can lead to stressors such as discrimination, marginalization, and isolation.
There are...
Communal support plays an essential role in mediating experiences of internalized homophobia because it provides individuals with a sense of community and belonging. This support can take many forms,...
Mechanisms that promote resilience, self-determination, and agency among LGBTQ+ individuals
Resilient LGBTQ+ people are able to maintain their identity despite external pressures such as familial...
The affirmation of queer spiritual identity is an integral part of human development, and it involves both individual and collective experiences that are shaped by various factors such as social...
In today's society, LGBTQ+ individuals face numerous challenges that hinder their progress and development. One such challenge is institutionalized homophobia and structural discrimination, which can...
LGBT youth are often faced with challenges that their heterosexual peers may not experience. One such challenge is the lack of familial support due to family rejection or acceptance. This can have...
Relationship education programs are designed to help couples develop healthy and fulfilling partnerships through practical guidance and techniques. These programs focus on various aspects of...