Introduction to Sexual Minorities and Mental Health The study of human sexuality and gender identity has revealed significant heterogeneity within the general population. Those individuals who identify with a sexuality or gender identity that diverges from traditional, normative heterosexual or cisgender identities are collectively referred to as sexual minorities. This population, often encapsulated by the […]
Introduction and Definition of Affirmative Therapy Affirmative Therapy represents a crucial evolution in mental health care, operating as a sophisticated, **sociocultural updated intervention** designed to address the specific psychological needs of individuals whose diverse identities have historically been ignored, marginalized, or actively pathologized within traditional therapeutic frameworks. This approach fundamentally rejects the notion that variations […]
Reparative Therapy: An Encyclopedia Entry The Core Definition of Reparative Therapy Reparative therapy, often used interchangeably with the broader term conversion therapy, is a highly controversial and largely discredited form of psychotherapy specifically intended to change an individual’s sexual orientation from non-heterosexual to heterosexual. The fundamental premise driving this approach is the belief that same-sex […]