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Praxis Makes Perfect: Reflections on a Quarter Century of LGBTQ Psychology Research and Advocacy

Abstract

This article describes one psychologist's path of advancing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer psychology in the public interest by conducting research and advocacy relevant to policy, practice, and community. Scholarship on mental health services, training law enforcement, targeting internalized stigma, and bisexuality inform insights. Recommendations are made regarding intervention research, strengths-based approaches, cultivating connection, application of creativity, and encouragement. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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