The term "emotional intelligence" refers to an individual's ability to recognize, understand, manage, and express their own emotions, while also being aware of and sensitive to the emotions of...
Queer visibility is an important aspect of the struggle for queer rights and recognition. Queer people often face discrimination, prejudice, and violence based on their identities, which can make it...
The term "cyberbullying" refers to bullying that takes place online through the use of technology such as cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can include sending mean messages or...
Most news outlets have adopted strict guidelines for reporting on sexual minorities to ensure that they are presented accurately and respectfully.
There is still room for improvement when it comes...
Hashtags, influencers, and micro-communities have become powerful tools for building online communities around shared identities, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. Hashtags help connect people...
Relational Consequences of Internalized Stigma and Self-Protective Emotional Distance in Same-Sex Partnerships
In a same-sex partnership, there is an underlying fear of external judgement which...
LGBT is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals. It refers to people who identify themselves outside of traditional gender roles and sexual orientations. In recent years,...
The experience of being the "first openly LGBT" person in a family can have significant impact on an individual's emotional identity formation. When a person comes out to their family as LGBT, they...
As members of society who provide care for vulnerable groups, mental health professionals have a responsibility to advocate for their patients and promote inclusivity and acceptance. This is...
In our society, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and all other non-heteronormative people are subject to societal norms that pressure them to conform to certain expectations regarding...