LGBTQIA+
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LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health
April 23, 2024 | 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.
How hormones affect your mental health
April 15, 2024 | Written by Elise Burley
Your hormones are always in flux, which affects your mental and physical health. Find out how to keep yours balanced for a healthier mind and body.
Sex, intimacy, and mental health
April 15, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team
Safe, consensual sex between adults is a normal, healthy part of life. Learn more about approaching sex and intimacy with your mental health in mind.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creating a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ clients
August 15, 2023 | Published by PESI Inc.
An LGBTQIA+-friendly practice isn’t the same as an LGBTQIA+-informed one. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and follow simple strategies to make your...
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.