Identity
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Gender identity and mental health
June 8, 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.
How patriarchy and toxic masculinity hurt men
June 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
There’s nothing unhealthy about being strong, capable, or assertive. But violent and destructive behavior can hurt everyone—including men themselves.
Nonbinary people and mental health
June 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Nonbinary people have a gender identity outside the traditional categories of male and female. They often face prejudice that can impact mental health.
When your religion rejects you, what comes next?
June 7, 2023 | Written by Amye Archer, MFA | Featuring Margaret Conley, LCSW, MDiv
Healing from religious trauma can be especially hard for LGBTQIA+ people, who may also face family rejection. But a new path is possible, says Margaret Conley.
Transgender people and mental health
June 1, 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.
LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health
May 31, 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.
“I had a recurring nightmare that I was being chased by Nazis”
May 30, 2023 | Written by Michelle Goodman | Featuring Galit Atlas, PhD, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD
Anxiety and fear are as familiar to American Jews as their own ancestors. But revisiting the past can help disrupt generational trauma and lead to joy.
Disabilities and mental health
May 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
Having a disability and struggling with your mental health are two separate conditions that may intersect in different ways.