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...
A common experience for many bisexual people is dealing with medical bias or assumptions about their sexuality. This can include being told they are "just experimenting" or that their identity is...
LGBT individuals have historically faced discrimination in many areas of society, including healthcare. This has led to a range of negative consequences for their mental and physical health, such as...
Queerphobia is a term used to describe discrimination against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise gender nonconforming within medical institutions. This type of...