Psychological Mechanisms Transforming Familial Rejection into Self-Blame
Familial rejection can have profound negative effects on an individual's mental health, particularly for those who identify...
There has been growing awareness around issues surrounding bisexuality, which is an increasingly common orientation among individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Despite this increased...
Therapy can help individuals who have experienced rejection trauma to reframe their experiences as sources of self-knowledge rather than lifelong damage. Rejection trauma is an emotional reaction...
Gender dysphoria is an emotional condition that can occur when there is a discrepancy between the assigned biological sex at birth and one's self-perceived gender identity. It is a common occurrence...
Intersectionality and Psychological Suffering Among LGBT Individuals
Intersectionality is the idea that people have multiple identities and experiences that intersect to create unique ways they...
The purpose of this article is to explore how shame and internalized stigma influence the relational dynamics of LGBT individuals and what interventions can mitigate these effects. Shame is a...
Queer identity refers to an umbrella term used to describe individuals who do not identify as cisgender or heterosexual. Queer people are often subject to discrimination and stigma due to their...
How did historical psychiatric frameworks pathologize LGBTQ identities and influence contemporary biases?
Psychiatry has been an integral part of medicine since its emergence in ancient Greece and...
The term “LGBTQ” stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning. It is used to refer to people who identify with these terms or have experienced discrimination based on their...
A significant percentage of the population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT), making this an important demographic to understand and care for.
Some parents have...