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Internalized homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia

August 17, 2023 | 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.

How to manage your mental health after a layoff

August 14, 2023 | Written by Suzi Sena, EdS, LPC

Losing your job can be a traumatic experience—and an exciting opportunity. Follow these tips to take care of your mental health as you focus on what’s next.

Women and mental health

August 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Women face unique mental health concerns that are often overlooked or misunderstood. Learn more about these challenges and how to find support.

Autism spectrum disorder: Signs, symptoms, and scope

August 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disorders encompassing social and communication challenges as well as repetitive behaviors.

When your religion rejects you, what comes next?

August 3, 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.

Nonbinary people and mental health

August 3, 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.

Men and mental health

August 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

From an early age, men are socially conditioned to avoid expressing their emotions. Learn how to recognize and address men’s mental health challenges.

Unhealed bodies: Looking at ancestral trauma

August 1, 2023 | Published by Psychotherapy Networker

Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother’s Hands, discusses racialized trauma and a body-based path to healing.

What is LGBTQIA+ imposter syndrome?

July 11, 2023 | Written by Kirsten Fuchs | Featuring Hayden Dawes, MSW, LCSW, LCAS

Even if you’re confident in your identity, this type of imposter syndrome may spring from concern you aren’t “queer enough” for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Why self-love can be challenging for women

May 2, 2023 | Written by Sunita Osborn, PsyD, MA

Self-love means consistently valuing yourself as a person. But when society sets impossible standards for womanhood, it can be hard to see your own worth.

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