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There are often myths and misconceptions surrounding the process of coming out.

Coming out is one of the hardest things an LGBTQ+ person will ever have to do.

It’s complicated.
It’s personal.
It’s emotional.

While coming out is a shared experience by many LGBTQ+ people, everyone’s experienc...

Why do some people consistently cancel plans? How come some people feel like they have to drink or overindulge at social events? What makes a person blush or get sweaty? The reason why may be surprising.

Do you know the difference between social anxiety and introversion? Social anxiety (also kno...

People can develop PTSD after witnessing or experiencing a life-threatening event, sexual violence, or serious injury. It is important to note that this can occur to anyone, civilians and veterans.

Less recognized, and often overlooked experiences that may be significant are called Adverse Chil...

The LGBTQ+ community, particularly community members of color, are among the most targeted communities when it comes to hate crimes.

All of this trauma often becomes internalized and presents as shame. Being exposed to all of these traumas puts LGBTQ+ individuals at a significantly higher risk ...

The use of substances is common in the LGBTQ+ community. Often, substances are used for fun or during sex (consensually, of course) without much concern.

However, sometimes people use substances in a problematic manner to self-medicate or cope with internal struggles.

It’s common for substanc...

LGBTQ+ homelessness is often a direct result of rejection after coming out. Many times, LGBTQ+ youth also have to struggle with discrimination and harassment when trying to enter homeless shelters.

The trauma LGBTQ+ youth face when being rejected then kicked out of their home has an immensely n...

Each day this week, we are sharing a different factor that puts LGBTQ+ individuals at risk for mental health problems. Today we are highlighting challenges in coming out.

Aside from the usual anxiety experienced by LGBTQ+ people when they decide to share an important part of their identity; the...

Each day this week, we are sharing a different factor that puts LGBTQ+ individuals at risk for mental health problems. Today we are highlighting institutional discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.

Currently there is no federal law protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from institutional discrimina...

Each day this week, we are sharing a different factor that puts LGBTQ+ individuals at risk for mental health problems. The first post is about harassment and discrimination in education.

LGBTQ+ youth are often targets of ridicule, harassment, and bullying. According to a report published by the...