One of the major contributing factors to internalized stigma and trauma in queer populations is medical neglect. This can take many forms, from inadequate healthcare access for LGBTQ+ individuals to...
There is growing evidence that prolonged social isolation can have significant mental health implications for LGBTQ individuals. Research suggests that social isolation may lead to an increased risk...
Historical Medical Frameworks
Medical and psychiatric communities have played an integral role in shaping societal beliefs and policies towards LGBTQ individuals throughout history. During the...
The topic of confidentiality and patient privacy is an important one for all medical professionals, but it takes on added significance when dealing with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...
The social invisibility and marginalization of elderly LGBTQ populations is an issue that has been largely ignored in both academic and popular discourse. This phenomenon is particularly problematic...
Healthcare inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community are rooted in discriminatory policies, attitudes, and beliefs that deny access to quality care for this marginalized group. Systemic...
The idea that homosexuality is an abnormal condition requiring treatment dates back to the late nineteenth century when Sigmund Freud believed it was caused by childhood experiences.
His theories...
There has been an increasing awareness of the negative impact that the medicalization and stigmatization of homosexuality have had on individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. This phenomenon can be traced...
The topic of aging within the LGBTQ+ community has been largely understudied, which means that there is limited research available to understand how members of this community experience the aging...
Addressing Systemic Inequities in Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Communities
Healthcare is essential for everyone's wellbeing.
Some communities face barriers when it comes to accessing quality care due...