LGBTQ+ individuals face many challenges in their daily lives, from discrimination to harassment to violence. In addition to these issues, LGBTQ+ youth also experience various levels of rejection...
How does exposure to both minority stress and everyday stress impact the mental health of LGBTQ individuals? This article will explore how these experiences can interact to create unique challenges...
Resilience is an important trait that helps individuals to cope with difficult situations, adapt to change, and overcome obstacles in life. It involves the ability to bounce back from setbacks and...
Resilience narratives are stories of people's ability to overcome adversity and hardship. In the context of LGBT communities, these stories often highlight how individuals have faced discrimination,...
How do social networks within LGBTQ+ communities facilitate resilience and coping mechanisms?
Social networks have become an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world. They...
One of the most common challenges faced by queer individuals is doctrinal condemnation, institutional exclusion, or social marginalization. These can take many forms, including religious opposition...
The experience of being an LGBTQ+ person is marked by minority stress, which can lead to increased rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidality. This paper will explore how a strong...
We will discuss how LGBTQ+ individuals can develop self-compassion and emotional resilience in response to repeated social rejection due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression....
Many older members of the LGBTQ community have experienced oppression due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression throughout their lives. This has led to a variety of...
In modern society, many individuals experience traumatic events such as abuse, discrimination, and violence due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. These experiences can negatively...