The term "sexuality" encompasses many different aspects of human experience and behavior, including physical attraction, desire, pleasure, identity, expression, and more. Erotic imagination is...
Cultural stigma refers to negative attitudes towards certain groups or individuals that result in prejudice and discrimination. In mental health contexts, cultural stigma can have a profound effect...
The concept of medicalization refers to the process whereby social problems are redefined as medical issues that require professional expertise and intervention. It involves viewing non-medical...
Peer support systems are important for everyone who wants to achieve their goals and overcome challenges. This is especially true when people are facing mental health problems. Religious communities...
Despite progressive acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, nonbinary, asexual, pansexual, polyamorous, monogamous, demisexual, heteroflexible, omnisexual, and other...
The medical profession is one that requires its practitioners to be knowledgeable about the many facets of human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and therapeutics. In order for...
Structural oppression refers to the way that societal structures perpetuate inequality and disadvantage certain groups of people. One example of this is through mental health disparities. Mental...
In modern psychology, there are many ways to treat mental illnesses that have been effective in restoring patients' wellbeing and functionality. Among them is therapy, which consists of talking...
Social Rejection and Discrimination of LGBTQ Populations
Social rejection and discrimination have been a significant problem faced by the LGBTQ population. This is due to their sexual orientation...
Stigma is defined as a negative social attitude towards individuals who are perceived to have deviant behaviors, beliefs, or characteristics. It can be internalized or externalized, which means that...