Sexual satisfaction has been found to be an important predictor of emotional resilience, which refers to the ability to cope effectively with stressors and maintain positive mental health. One study...
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: How having a satisfying sex life boosts emotional resilience and relationship success
Creative arts and expressive activities have been shown to play an essential role in promoting the overall mental health and emotional stability of LGBTQ+ individuals. One such activity that has...
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: Lgbtq+ youth and art therapy: how expressive arts promote mental health resilience
Adolescence is a crucial stage in life where individuals begin to develop their own identities, including their sexual identity. During this time, teens experience significant changes in their...
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: Sexual autonomy empowers teenagers by enhancing selfconfidence and agency
Participating in Pride Events Can Lead to Increased Feelings of Community Belonging
As members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals may experience feelings of isolation or alienation due to...
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: Lgbtq+ individuals experience higher levels of selfesteem after attending pride events
There has been a growing body of research examining the impact that societal invisibility or erasure can have on cognitive development, self-perception, and emotional health in LGBT youth. This is an...
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: Why society's invisibility of lgbt youth can have a major impact on their mental health and wellbeing
Cultural Marginalization and Mental Health
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) community has faced discrimination and marginalization for decades due to their...
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: Lgbtq mental health: how cultural marginalization impacts selfperception
The development of a strong sense of identity is essential for all individuals to succeed in life, especially for members of marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+ youth. For them, navigating...
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: Mentorship for lgbtq+ youth: how it can promote positive identity development and overcome societal prejudices
What is Queer Youth Isolation?
Queer youth isolation refers to the experience of young people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, intersex, asexual,...
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: How queer youth isolation impacts mental health | strategies for selfacceptance & resilience