LGBTQ youth face many challenges and obstacles throughout their lives that can negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing. One significant challenge is repeated social exclusion due to their...
Contemplative practices are an important aspect of many spiritual traditions that involve deep reflection and introspection. They help individuals connect with their inner selves and find meaning and...
I will explore the psychological outcomes of sustained spiritual practices among queer people navigating exclusion. Spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, and mindfulness have been shown to...
Gender dysphoria is a mental health condition characterized by distress or discomfort that an individual experiences due to a difference between their assigned gender at birth and their internal...
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating mental health issues through various techniques such as counseling and therapy sessions. It involves talking about thoughts, feelings,...
Shame is a feeling that occurs when one's identity, beliefs, values, behaviors, or actions are judged negatively by oneself or others. Shame can be internalized when it becomes an integral part of...
Gender dysphoria is a condition characterized by discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between an individual's assigned gender at birth and their internal sense of gender identity. This...
Sexual experience has been found to have various effects on people's physical and mental health. Studies have shown that it can lead to increased happiness, decreased stress levels, and improved...
Shared spiritual practice can be defined as a regular, intentional, purposeful activity that fosters connection to oneself, others, and something greater than oneself through ritualized practices...
There is a growing body of research that suggests that prolonged exposure to explicit visual sexual material can have significant effects on cognitive processes, including memory and attention. In...