Identity
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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.
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.
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.