“The text provides an excellent glimpse into the diversity of and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals across 10 geographic areas… This volume works as an international conversation that will serve to magnify readers’ understanding of the incredible diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ community worldwide.”
— Choice
“I am excited to see a book that addresses LGBTQ mental health issues in non-Western populations. Written by scholars with expertise and first hand experience with these populations, it will be a great resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in international LGBTQ issues.”
— Y. Barry Chung, PhD Dean, College of Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
“This important volume provides deep insights into the myriad ways in which LGBTQ folk negotiate their lives resiliently across cultural contexts. It also explores the implications stepping outside of gender norms and the concomitant stigmatization has for mental health. A must-read for service providers and researchers in the field!”
— Carola Suárez-Orozco, PhD Professor of Human Development and Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
