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Beyond the Spectrum

Navigating the Mental Health Landscape of LGBTQ+ Youths
Buch | Softcover
188 Seiten
2026
Emerald Publishing Limited (Verlag)
9781806860364 (ISBN)
CHF 52,35 inkl. MwSt
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Beyond the Spectrum: Navigating the Mental Health Landscape of LGBTQ+ Youths delves into the multifaceted experiences of LGBTQ+ youths, unraveling the intricate interplay between mental health and identity within this diverse community. As societal attitudes shift, and acceptance grows, this book provides a comprehensive and empathetic exploration of the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youths.


This book encompasses an in-depth examination of the intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ spectrum, acknowledging that mental health struggles are shaped by various factors, including sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and socioeconomic status. Through personal narratives, scholarly insights, and mental health professionals' perspectives, the book aims to shed light on the diverse stories and struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youths, recognizing both resilience and vulnerability.


Beyond the Spectrum also seeks to contribute to the ongoing dialogue around LGBTQ+ mental health, fostering understanding, compassion, and actionable insights for mental health professionals, educators, parents, and the LGBTQ+ community at large. By navigating the complex and often overlooked mental health landscape of LGBTQ+ youths, this book aims to empower individuals, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for a more inclusive and affirming mental health paradigm.

Haley Wikoff, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Western Illinois University. Terence Mayo is a doctoral student in the Department of Teaching and Learning at New York University, specializing in Urban Education. Christopher N. Smith is an Adjunct Professor at South University and Southern New Hampshire University.

Section I. Environments of Belonging and Exclusion

Chapter 1. A Place Where They Can Be Themselves: Issues of LGBTQ+ Students; Michelle L. Knaier

Chapter 2. A Day in the Life of the LGBTQ+ Student: Exploring the Impacts of Educational Environment and Representation in School; S. Luke Anderson

Chapter 3. Helping Educators Increase LGBTQIA Student Voice, Visibility, and Agency Through Critical Intercultural Competency Self-Reflection; Jason Smith

Section II. Intersecting Identities, Resilience, and Community Care

Chapter 4. Along Two Spectrums: A Case Illustration on Resilience and Community Support for LGBTQ+ Autistic Individuals; Jodi H. Manton and Jennifer R. Curry

Chapter 5. Intersecting Identities: Black Lesbian Girls’ Pathways Through Mental Health Challenges in K–12 Schools; Adalphie Johnson

Chapter 6. Educational Cultural Visionaries: Intrageneration Mentoring – BlackQueer Youth Create and Provide Safety Within Their Relationships; Javania Michelle Webb

Section III. Loss, Advocacy, and Political Contexts

Chapter 7. Supporting Children and Adolescents’ Grief and Loss in LGBTQ+ Communities; Rebekah Byrd, Katie Atkins, and Sonya Lorelle

Chapter 8. Transgender and Gender-Expansive Youth’s Mental Health in the Sociopolitical Context; Maddox C. Emerick

Erscheint lt. Verlag 25.5.2026
Reihe/Serie Education Equity and Justice Series
Verlagsort Bingley
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Psychologie Pädagogische Psychologie
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Didaktik
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Sozialpädagogik
ISBN-13 9781806860364 / 9781806860364
Zustand Neuware
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