Ambivalence in sexual attraction is a common issue that can lead to negative impacts on both emotional stability and long-term relationship satisfaction. It occurs when a person experiences mixed...
Internalized stigma is defined as an individual's negative beliefs about their own attributes that are socially devalued (Crocker & Major, 1989; Crocker et al., 2006). It refers to the process by...
There has been an increase in research on the positive role that religion can play in supporting mental health and resilience among individuals from marginalized groups such as those who identify as...
As individuals who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, we often face challenges that stem from societal prejudices and discrimination. One such challenge is finding meaning and purpose in...
Creative arts such as poetry, music, painting, theatre, and dance can be used as powerful tools to explore identity, process emotions, and foster resilience among marginalized populations....
Social and environmental contexts play an important role in shaping mental health trajectories among vulnerable populations. Social determinants such as poverty, discrimination, and violence can...
What are the unique trauma dynamics faced by LGBTQ+ refugees, how do identity persecution, forced migration and cultural displacement intersect, and what future therapeutic and community practices...
The psychological consequences of constant and prolonged exposure to situations that involve moral invalidation and erasure can be significant for an individual's mental health and wellbeing. Moral...
What is resilience? Resilience can be defined as an individual's capacity for maintaining homeostasis under challenging circumstances. It involves the ability to bounce back from adversity or...
The topic of LGBTQ youth and their experiences has been one that has garnered much attention in recent years, particularly due to increased awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ identities.
For many...