In many cultures around the world, there is pressure for LGBT adolescents to conform to societal norms related to gender roles and sexuality. This can make it difficult for them to navigate their own...
Children are curious about differences and similarities between themselves and others. They observe how people around them behave and interact with each other, and they learn from these observations....
The term "emotional exhaustion" refers to the state of being emotionally drained and depleted after prolonged exposure to stressful situations. This state can negatively impact an individual's...
The concept of resilience refers to an individual's ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain well-being despite difficult circumstances. For many queer people, systemic discrimination can...
Queer Parenthood is a term used to describe the raising of children by same-sex parents who have legally adopted or conceived through assisted reproductive technology such as surrogacy. It has become...
The relationship between social connectedness and resilience is well established in psychological research.
There has been limited focus on how this relationship affects mental health outcomes...
LGBT students face unique challenges in university settings, including discrimination, isolation, and exclusion. While some universities have taken steps to create more inclusive environments for...
The issue of creating queer-friendly spaces in smaller communities has been an ongoing concern for LGBTQIA+ individuals who often face structural and cultural barriers that hinder their ability to...
Social isolation has become an increasingly common experience for young people around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This isolation has had significant impacts on many aspects of their...
Lessons About Empathy from Queer Resilience and Adaptation
Resilience is defined as "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness." When people face challenges, such as...