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gender and sexual minority
Articles tagged "gender and sexual minority".
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Legislative Protection of Identity Variables in Mental and Behavioral Health Research
We are writing to express our grave concern regarding Executive Order [EO]14168 (regarding Gender Ideology) and Executive Order [EO] 14151 (regarding Government DEI Programs). Executive Order 14168 mandates that federal agencies stop using gender identity-related terms in all official agency business, materials, and policies. Executive Order 14151 directs the termination of all mandates, programs, and […]
Wilson T. Trusty, Ph.D + 3 more
February 21, 2025
Five Things Therapists Can Do When Working with LGBTQ+ Individuals
What is meant by affectional and gender minorities? Affectional and gender minority clients is a broad umbrella category for individuals who self-identify as LGBTQ+. We can think of this in two broad subcategories: gender identity and sexual orientation. Gender identity Gender identity refers to how someone feels or identifies their gender. It is sometimes congruent […]
Amy E. Ellis, Ph.D. + 1 more
November 16, 2019
Overcoming Loneliness
We are currently living in a time of epidemic loneliness. For gender and sexual minority individuals – those who do not identify as heterosexual or cisgender – the deleterious effects of loneliness and exclusion are amplified by societal bias. This is expressed at the highest level with a harmful effect when government actions specifically target […]
Matthew D. Skinta, Ph.D., ABPP + 3 more
January 6, 2019