The benefits of joining LGBTQ communities for individuals who identify with non-heterosexual gender identities or non-binary sexual orientations are manifold. Not only can such people find support...
Can online LGBTQ+ support networks provide the same protective benefits as in-person communities for identity affirmation and resilience?
One way to answer this question is to consider what makes...
Engaging in religious, spiritual, or cultural practices has been shown to have a positive impact on the mental health outcomes, identity consolidation, and self-esteem of LGBTQ individuals. This is...
Pastoral counseling is a type of therapy that addresses issues related to faith and religion. It can be an effective tool for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
There has been an increasing focus on the intersection between legislation and mental health outcomes within marginalized communities. One such community is individuals who identify as lesbian, gay,...
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...
Perceived Organizational Fairness is defined as the perception that an employee has about how fairly their organization treats all its members equally, regardless of their gender identity or sexual...
There has been increasing research into the effects of anticipating social judgement on the mental health of individuals in LGBTQ populations. This phenomenon is called "anticipated stigma" and...
Sexual orientation is a person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to another person. Sexual orientation encompasses both physical and emotional attractions, and how these are...