Rural areas are known for their traditional values and norms that often dictate acceptable behavior within a community. These norms can be particularly restrictive when it comes to issues related to...
Queerness has been redefined in modern times to encompass many different identities that are beyond just sexuality and gender identity. Queer individuals face discrimination, marginalization, and...
What is queer joy and resilience?
Queer Joy and Resilience refers to the capacity for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ to experience happiness and positivity despite facing discrimination,...
Research has shown that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals face various challenges in their daily lives, including prejudice, discrimination, stigma, marginalization, violence, and...
The year 2020 was an unprecedented time for the world, as it witnessed the outbreak of COVID-19, which led to lockdown measures that restricted human contact and movement. These restrictions had...
In many conservative cultures, there is a strong emphasis placed on conformity to traditional gender roles and expectations. This can create pressure on individuals who identify as lesbian, gay,...
What frameworks help us understand psychological resilience among LGBT individuals as not just endurance but generative force, and what role do community narratives play?
The term "resilience" has...
The concept of psychological resilience has gained significant traction in recent years as it relates to the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. This is due to...
Personal Histories of Depression and Anxiety Among LGBTQ Individuals
There has been an increase in awareness surrounding mental health issues within the LGBTQ community, particularly when it comes...
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant gaps in mental health support, social networks, and healthcare access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) populations. According to...