Ask the Experts
What is Minority Stress Theory, and How Does it Help Explain the Elevated Rates of Health Disparities and Wellness Observed Among LGBTQ+ Population?
Andrew Arriaga, PhD
What is minority stress theory, and how does it help explain the elevated rates of health and wellness disparities observed among LGBTQ+ populations?
Jun 15, 2026
How do Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexual Orientation Differ From One Another, and Why is it Important for Behavioral Health Providers to Understand These Distinctions?
Andrew Arriaga, PhD
How do gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation differ from one another, and why is it important for behavioral health providers to understand these distinctions?
Jun 1, 2026
What Does “Sexually Aggressive” Mean in the Context of Young Children’s Behavior?
Kelli Underwood, LCSW, MSW
What does “sexually aggressive” mean in the context of young children’s behavior?
Jul 15, 2025
What Evidence Exists Regarding the Effects of Gender-affirming Surgery on Mental Health, Patient Satisfaction, and Detransition?
Giselle Levin, PsyD
What evidence exists regarding the effects of gender-affirming surgery on mental health, patient satisfaction, and detransition?
May 1, 2025
How Can Adults Avoid Mishandling Conversations About Children's Sexual Behavior and Development?
Kelli Underwood, LCSW, MSW
How can adults avoid mishandling conversations about children's sexual behavior and development?
Jan 15, 2025
What is the Difference Between Assigned Sex and Gender Identity?
Valerie Velarde, PsyD
What is the difference between assigned sex and gender identity?
Dec 16, 2024
Why is it Important to Shift From an Incident-based Model to a Pattern-based Model When Addressing Domestic Violence and Coercive Control?
Sybil Cummin, LPC, ACS, MA
Why is it important to shift from an incident-based model to a pattern-based model when addressing domestic violence and coercive control?
May 15, 2024
How Can Clinicians Effectively Assess For Coercive Control and Domestic Violence in Their Practice?
Sybil Cummin, LPC, ACS, MA
How can clinicians effectively assess for coercive control and domestic violence in their practice?
May 1, 2024