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...
In today's society, many people feel pressured to conform to societal norms and expectations when it comes to expressing their identities. This can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression,...
What is Queer Women's Cumulative Trauma?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "queer" refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex,...
There are several factors that can affect the quality of a relationship between individuals. One such factor is the way they were attached to their parents during childhood, which can have a lasting...