Mental Health Basics
This is the mental health professional typically licensed to diagnose and treat mental illness.
What is a psychologist?
LGBTQ+ youth are statistically more likely to face this form of mistreatment in schools compared to their cisgender and heterosexual peers.
What is bullying?
Many LGBTQ+ performers find support and community in this art form, which blends theatrical performance with self-expression and gender exploration.
What is drag?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment, often used in therapy to reduce anxiety.
What is mindfulness?
This month is dedicated to raising awareness of LGBTQ+ history, issues, and achievements.
What is Pride Month?
This term refers to an emotional state characterized by feelings of tension, worry, or fear.
What is anxiety?
These legal protections, which vary by location, are designed to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
What are LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination laws?
This form of mental strain results from constantly changing one's behavior to fit societal norms, often experienced by LGBTQ+ performers.
What is code-switching?
A safe space where LGBTQ+ individuals can discuss their experiences in a supportive group setting.
What is a support group?
This national hotline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth.
What is The Trevor Project?
This mental health condition is marked by prolonged feelings of sadness or a lack of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This term refers to the internal conflict and stress experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals as a result of societal stigma.
What is minority stress?
This theory explains how marginalized individuals, including LGBTQ+ performers, can face both stress and empowerment from their identities.
What is intersectionality?
LGBTQ+ performers often benefit from this form of therapy, which addresses the specific challenges of balancing mental health and identity.
What is LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy?
This type of training helps individuals understand and advocate for the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ people.
What is LGBTQ+ cultural competency training?
This therapeutic approach focuses on changing negative thought patterns to improve mental health.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This phenomenon, involving negative attitudes or treatment from healthcare professionals, can deter LGBTQ+ individuals from seeking mental health support.
What is healthcare discrimination?
This type of dance or performance art is known for helping LGBTQ+ performers reclaim space for self-expression and empowerment.
What is voguing?
This self-care strategy involves taking time away from social media or stressful environments to recharge.
What is a digital detox?
This global organization provides legal, educational, and social advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
What is the Human Rights Campaign?
This type of therapy emphasizes the individual's inherent capacity for self-healing and personal growth, often used in LGBTQ+ affirmative settin
What is person-centered therapy?
This term describes the internalized form of oppression where LGBTQ+ individuals adopt society's negative messages about their identity, often leading to low self-esteem and shame.
What is internalized homophobia/transphobia?
This LGBTQ+ subculture, born in Harlem in the 1980s, not only created space for expression through dance and performance but also fostered strong community ties and resilience.
What is ballroom culture?
LGBTQ+ individuals often benefit from creating this, a group of trusted friends or mentors who provide emotional support.
What is a chosen family?
This international event celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists and performers while raising awareness about the importance of representation in the arts.
What is the Queer Arts Festival?