Mental health disparities refer to differences in mental illness rates between different groups within a population. Transgender individuals are more likely to experience mental health problems than...
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: Sexuality, intimacy, and relationships: reducing mental health disparities in trans populations
The word "retention" refers to the ability of universities to keep students enrolled and engaged for longer periods of time. In recent years, there has been growing interest among institutions of...
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: How university policies can affect trans student retention rates and what institutions are doing about it
Surgery is often seen as the ultimate form of transition for transgender people who are trying to align their bodies with their gender identity.
This type of medical procedure is not always...
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: Genderaffirming surgery: why its not easy accessible to everyone despite cost & location barriers
Visibility of Trans Athletes Inspires Young People
Transgender people have been playing sports for centuries, but their participation has often been hidden from public view due to fear of...
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: Sports provide a platform for transgender visibility, boosting confidence and representation
There are many reasons why some transgender individuals may experience rejection from LGBTQ+ spaces. One reason is that they may feel uncomfortable being around cisgender people due to their own...
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: Why do some transgender individuals feel unwelcome in lgbtq+ spaces?
A peer mentor is a person who has been through similar experiences as the mentee, which makes them more likely to understand their struggles and challenges. For transgender youth, having a peer...
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: How transgender peer mentoring benefits youths emotional wellbeing and career development.
Some people choose to hide their gender identity for various reasons. Some may be afraid of being judged by colleagues or even face discrimination, while others might prefer to keep it hidden due to...
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: How nondisclosure of gender identity can affect workplace success
Pride Marches are an important means through which members of the LGBTQ+ community can come together to celebrate their identities and demand equal rights. They also provide a platform for trans...
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: Pride marches: empowering trans voices and promoting visibility
What Barriers Prevent Access to Gender-Affirming Mental Healthcare?
The process of gender-affirmation involves a wide range of treatments and interventions that can help transgender individuals...
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: Breaking down barriers to access to genderaffirming mental healthcare
Transgender individuals have faced many challenges throughout their lives. They are often misunderstood, discriminated against, and marginalized because of their gender identity.
Recent years have...
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: Trans role models: how they help trans youth develop resilience