What is it about?
Queer, transgender, and nonbinary People of Color (QTNB-POC) experience distinct forms of internalized stress, but this is not documented in the literature. We interviewed 34 QTNB-POC and found that QTNB-POC experienced nuanced forms of internalized stress that were harmful to their mental health.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show the unique nature of internalized stress for QTNB-POC that can be targeted in mental health interventions. Policymakers can also target larger structures (e.g., policies, legislation, organizations) that may increase the risk of internalized stress for QTNB-POC.
Perspectives
Interviewing the QTNB-POC participants and hearing their stories was an honor. I hope that the article is able to highlight their complex experiences and advocate for policy change.
Joshua Parmenter
Arizona State University
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This page is a summary of: “I think I take on the whole system”: Experiences of intersectional proximal minority stressors among queer, transgender, and nonbinary people of color., Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, January 2026, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000789.
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