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Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community represents a diverse range of identities and expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Research shows that LGBTQIA+ populations of all ages disproportionately experience more instances of mental health and substance use disorders, suicidality, and poorer wellbeing outcomes compared to their heterosexual and cisgender (people whose

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What Does “Triggered” Actually Mean?

The term “triggered” often refers to the experience of having an emotional reaction to a disturbing topic such as violence or the mention of suicide in the media or a social setting. Though this term is commonly used to refer to the experiences of those with PTSD, the term “trigger” can also be used in the

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What Is the Connection Between Sleep and Psychosis?

Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep, or having their sleep disturbed, can have many different affects. Irritability, difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, and memory issues are all common side effects of low-quality, insufficient sleep. In a previous blog post, we looked at the connection between insomnia and depression. However, a lack of sleep has also been linked