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April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Veterans face a greater risk of mental health issues such as PTSD, but treatment and support make a difference. Learn what to look for and how to get help.

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Identity PTSD Veterans

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Internalized homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia

April 12, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

LGBTQIA+ people who are surrounded by negative messages about their identity may absorb them, often at the expense of their own mental health.

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Homophobia Identity LGBTQIA+

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Race, ethnicity, and mental health

April 3, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Race and ethnicity are invented concepts, but they still affect how others treat you, how you experience the world, and how you feel about yourself.

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Identity Race Racial Trauma

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Religion, spirituality, and mental health

October 25, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Learn the positive and negative mental health benefits of both religion and spirituality. Find faith-based therapists near you.

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Identity Religion Spirituality

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Gender identity and mental health

October 25, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Gender identity is complex and personal. Learn about common gender terms, systemic challenges, and how to find affirming support.

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Gender Identity Men Nonbinary Sex Sexuality Transgender Women

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Transgender people and mental health

October 23, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Being trans is a gender identity, not a mental health issue. But trans people are often denied rights, respect, and safety, which can affect mental health.

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Gender LGBTQIA+ Transgender

LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health

October 10, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community doesn’t put you at a higher risk of mental illness. But systemic discrimination may jeopardize your mental health.

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Gender Identity LGBTQIA+

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Powerful as a mother: The magic that happens when moms join forces

September 29, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Chelsea Bodie, MACP, Caitlin Slavens, MC, and Muffy Mendoza

Moms are often nurturers and protectors. The urge to care for others comes from a place of strength, and it can make an impact far beyond our own families.

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Community Family Group Therapy Identity Parents Society Women

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What is gender-affirming mental health care?

September 27, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Hope Krashnak, LCSW

Whether you’re exploring your own gender identity or wondering how to support your child, here’s how a gender-affirming therapist can help you navigate.

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For Therapists Gender Identity LGBTQIA+ Nonbinary Transgender Types of Therapy

Conversion therapy and why it’s harmful to mental health

September 19, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Conversion therapy is a harmful practice that shames LGBTQIA+ people, putting them at risk for serious mental health concerns.

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Conversion Therapy Identity LGBTQIA+ Sexuality

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