The following section discusses how peer support plays an essential role in mitigating the negative impacts of social and religious exclusion on the mental health and self-esteem of lesbian, gay,...
Peer support is an important aspect for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially young people who are still coming to terms with their identity and struggling to find acceptance from society. Societal...
How do mentorship and peer-support programs enhance mental health and identity integration among LGBTQ+ youth?
LGBTQ+ youth are people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,...
Peer support is a powerful tool for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to cope with social exclusion. It involves providing emotional and practical assistance to those who share similar experiences....
Mentoring, Peer Support, and Community Networks for LGBTQ Adolescents
The mental health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQ) youth has been...
The LGBTQ community has faced immense societal pressure for centuries because of their nonconforming identity, especially young people who are still navigating through adolescence while discovering...
LGBT youth face unique challenges when coming to terms with their sexual orientation and gender identity. Religious communities often reject them and impose harsh punishments that can cause...
The LGBTQ+ population is often at risk for developing mental health issues due to discrimination, stigma, and prejudice that they face from society.
Research has shown that peers and communities...
Mentorship, role models, and peer support are essential for enhancing resilience, emotional regulation, and identity affirmation in LGBTQ youth. Mentoring programs provide LGBTQ young people with...
LGBTQ youth often face unique challenges in their personal lives due to their sexual and religious identities. These struggles can be difficult to navigate alone, which is where mentors and peers...