Resilience is an individual's ability to cope with stressful or traumatic life events and maintain a positive outlook despite challenges. Coping refers to the strategies individuals employ to manage...
The way that members of the LGBT community experience social support and empathy can have a significant impact on their overall well-being, both physically and mentally. This is because social...
Research has shown that LGBT individuals face unique challenges in their everyday lives due to societal stigma, discrimination, and prejudice. As such, cultivating psychological resilience is...
Internalized homophobia and transphobia are negative beliefs about oneself that are rooted in societal prejudices against LGBT people. These beliefs often manifest in low self-esteem, feelings of...
Public coming-out has become more commonplace for members of minority communities and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. Coming out refers to the act of voluntarily disclosing one's sexual...
Clinicians provide a wide range of services related to gender care, including medical, psychological, and social support. When it comes to providing these services, they must balance their desire to...
The importance of fostering psychological resilience among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBT) individuals is essential to promote their mental health and wellbeing....
Religiously Motivated Rejection of Children
A common form of parental rejection is when parents reject their child because they believe that their child's sexual orientation, gender identity, or...
Loneliness is a growing problem among older adults, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+. Ageism, discrimination, and historical trauma can contribute to feelings of isolation and exclusion that...
Internalized homophobia is defined as a personalized negative view of one's own sexual orientation that causes shame, self-hatred, fear of being discovered, and desire to hide from others. This...