LGBT service members are more likely to experience discrimination and prejudice than their heterosexual counterparts. Discrimination can lead to higher levels of stress, which may manifest itself in...
Mentorship and Peer Networks Reduce Relational Burden
Mentorship is defined as a professional relationship between an experienced individual and a less experienced individual to provide guidance,...
Mechanisms Connecting Minority Stress To Anxiety, Depression, And Psychosomatic Symptoms Among LGBTQ Populations
LGBTQ individuals experience more distress than their heterosexual peers due to...
The following article will provide an overview of how integrative health approaches can be used to address both psychological and physiological aspects of minority stress. Minority stress is a type...
Authentic Identity Expression, Minority Stress, and Life Satisfaction Among LGBT Individuals
What is the Relationship?
There is evidence that expressing one's true self authentically can lead...
Discrimination against people based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or identity can have severe and long-lasting consequences for their mental health, interpersonal...
Social support networks can help individuals cope with the negative effects of living as a member of a marginalized group in society. These groups include but are not limited to race, ethnicity,...
Minority Stress Theory
Minority stress is an important concept in psychology that explains how members of marginalized groups experience higher levels of mental health problems than their...
Friendship is an important aspect of human life that can provide individuals with emotional support, social connection, and a sense of belonging. For members of marginalized groups who face...
There are many factors that can contribute to the well-being of LGBTQ youth, including their support network, social environment, personal identity, and access to resources. One factor that is often...