There has been an increased focus on understanding and addressing the mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ population. Studies have shown that this group faces unique challenges when it comes to...
Resilience is often praised for being an admirable quality that individuals can develop to overcome challenges and hardships in their personal life.
It seems to be disproportionately attributed to...
Spirituality is an important factor in helping people cope with difficult life situations, including discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. It provides a sense of...
The LGBTQ community faces unique challenges and struggles related to their identity that can negatively impact mental health and wellbeing. Supportive social networks, mentors, and peers play an...
What Coping Mechanisms Help LGBTQ Adolescents Maintain Spiritual Engagement While Confronting Family and Community Rejection?
Adolescence is a challenging time for everyone, but it can be...
The resiliency required for LGBT individuals facing family rejection and social stigma can be challenging, but there are several psychological strategies that have been shown to help. First, it is...
The psychological processes that underpin post-traumatic growth, resilience, and emotional regulation in LGBTQ people who have experienced social rejection are many and varied, but they all share a...
Resilience is an important quality for individuals to possess, regardless of their sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
For those who identify as both LGBTQ+ and religious, it can be...
Communal resilience refers to the ability of communities to adapt, recover, and transform when faced with adversity or challenges. In terms of LGBTQ+ people, this concept can be applied in several...
Research suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals experience unique challenges related to their sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or...