How do content gaps and biases in medical education reflect cultural homophobia/transphobia, and what implications does that have for clinical practice with LGBTQ+ patients?
As society becomes...
Emotions play an important role in all human relationships, from romantic to platonic to professional.
Research has shown that there is a difference between how men and women express their...
Discrimination within healthcare institutions can have significant effects on individuals who experience it, leading to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. This phenomenon has been...
The term "institutional heteronormativity" refers to the ways in which institutions promote the notion that heterosexuality is normal and expected while alternative sexual orientations are abnormal...
The phenomenon of minority stress is well established in research, but its implications for the health of queer individuals remain understudied and poorly understood. As a result, there has been...
The LGBTQ+ community is often faced with significant challenges when it comes to accessing adequate health care services. This paper will explore the underlying factors that contribute to this...
If you are a gay person who has grown up in a conservative Christian environment, you may be familiar with feelings of guilt, shame, and self-loathing that can arise from religious teachings about...
Healthcare providers play an important role in promoting patient trust, help-seeking behaviors, and positive mental health outcomes.
Research has shown that members of marginalized communities,...
How does participation in religious music or chant influence queer mood regulation, cognitive reflection, and identity affirmation?
Religious music and chant have been used for centuries to...
Medical invisibility is an issue that disproportionately affects queer populations, especially those who are transgender and/or nonbinary. When it comes to accessing quality healthcare, queer...