Community solidarity refers to the interconnectedness and mutual support of members within a group that share common characteristics such as race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation....
LGBTQ communities have faced unique challenges throughout history, from criminalization to systemic oppression that has impacted their identities, coping mechanisms, and ability to build resiliency....
Research has shown that there is an increasing trend towards religious minorities identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ+). These individuals are facing...
The experience of trauma can have a significant impact on how individuals form relationships, including those within LGBTQ+ communities. Trauma may lead to feelings of distrust, difficulty with...
There has been an increasing focus on the importance of developing resilience among members of the LGBTQ+ community who experience systemic discrimination. As more countries around the world...
The term "LGBTQ" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning. These identities are often stigmatized and discriminated against in modern societies, leading to high levels of...
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,...
The LGBTQ+ community has been struggling for equality and acceptance for decades now. Despite their efforts to be accepted as equals in society, they have faced many challenges and prejudices from...
The way that LGBTQ+ individuals have navigated adverse circumstances throughout history has inspired many thinkers to reconsider what it means to be resilient, morally accountable, and capable of...
The term "resilience" has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in relation to youth mental health and wellbeing. It refers to an individual's ability to cope with adversity,...