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What's Important to Consider in Talking About Meth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (741+ words) Posted August 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. When a client of mine brought up his meth use, what I started to notice was that he seemed to avoid saying the word “meth.” It was confusing at first, because he'd talk…...
Why Partner Violence Less Recognized in LGBTQ Relationships
3+ week, 2+ day ago (182+ words) Posted August 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Eric sat quietly for a moment before speaking. "I know everyone thinks the answer is simple," he said. "Just leave. But they don't see what happens after that. They don't see how hard it…...
Still "Smearing the Queer"? Why the Use of LGBTQ Slurs Persists
4+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) Posted July 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye But what motivates people to use LGBTQ slurs? Why are we still “smearing the queer”? What harms do LGBTQ slurs cause? What are some possible solutions? LGBTQ slurs are everywhere—from day-to-day conversations, to…...
Serving LGBTQ Youth in Crisis
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Posted June 29, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk The Trevor Project, founded in 1998 by the people who created "Trevor," which won the 1995 Academy Award for short film, provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ)…...
During Pride Month, "Rainbow Washing" Isn't Enough
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) Psychology Today During Pride Month, "Rainbow Washing" Isn't Enough Personal Perspective: Reflections on therapeutic allyship during Pride month. Posted June 4, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch - Take our Do You Know Proven Psychology Facts? Itâs June, and many cafes, bars, shops,…...
How Historical Trauma Can Shape LGBTQ Relationships
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (415+ words) Posted May 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Sharon, 62, and Alana, 32, present to therapy describing escalating conflict around political engagement and media consumption in their home. They are in a committed partnership and are parenting two daughters, ages 12 and 6. Both describe their…...
What We Misunderstand About Jung's Shadow
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (372+ words) Posted April 23, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Carl Jung described the shadow as the unconscious parts of ourselves — aspects we've repressed, denied, or didn't know existed. For a long time, my understanding of the shadow, as it relates to gay men…...
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4+ mon, 2+ day ago (12+ words) For many gay men, shame is conscious. Worth is not. Psychology Today...
Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (453+ words) Posted April 8, 2026 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates the First Amendment rights of licensed therapists. The ruling effectively puts conversion therapy bans in…...
Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (797+ words) Updated April 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan Minority stress theory (Meyer, 2003) highlights how ongoing exposure to stigma, discrimination, and anticipated rejection creates a chronic stress load for LGBTQ+ individuals and others with minoritized and intersecting identities across race, gender, ability, and…...