Loneliness is an experience that can be felt by anyone, but it has been shown to have unique effects on queer individuals due to the way they are marginalized in society. The concept of loneliness...
Chronic concealment can have significant impacts on an individual's long-term cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development. Concealment is defined as the deliberate and often prolonged suppression...
Social isolation is an issue that affects many people, but it can be especially difficult for transgender and non-binary individuals. This population faces unique challenges when it comes to mental...
Queer people are those who identify themselves as having diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, romantic preferences, and/or expressions of their bodies outside of heteronormative standards....
Studies have shown that there is an increasing number of people identifying themselves as members of the LGBTQ community, however, they still face discrimination from society due to their gender...
Microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that often go unnoticed but can have significant effects on individuals who experience them. They can take many different forms, from everyday...
What is internalized stigma? How does it affect interpersonal functioning and romantic relationships?
Internalized stigma occurs when an individual believes negative societal attitudes towards...
Social isolation can have significant effects on an individual's emotional development, particularly during their formative years of adolescence. During this time, teenagers are undergoing physical,...
Shame is a feeling of humiliation that can result from perceived deficiencies in self-worth or performance. It often manifests itself through feelings of guilt and embarrassment and may lead to...
Romantic rejection is an extremely painful experience for many individuals that often leads to feelings of shame, humiliation, and despair. It can cause significant psychological distress and may...