Adolescência, saúde mental e transLGBQIA+fobia no ambiente escolar

Abstract

This is an article that aims to present initial reflections of a master's research in progress, which will discuss the relationship between mental health and TRANSLGBQIA+phobia in adolescents, in the school environment. Homophobia is an arbitrary manifestation, which calls the other as contrary, inferior or abnormal. We understand that the homosexual is seen - by the social norm - as bizarre, strange or extravagant. The school is a public space destined to promote citizenship, consequently, the function of education should not and cannot be restricted only to the transmission of knowledge. The school's role is to fight against intolerance and consequently recognize the equality of trans, gay and lesbian people as an issue that concerns everyone. Based on the bibliographic survey carried out, the results were discussed based on the intersecting categories: Homophobia and Psychological illness in TRANSLGBQIA+ adolescents. From the data found in the studies, it can be inferred that the TRANSLGBQIA+ population is more susceptible to psychological illness due to their sexual orientation, when compared to heterosexuals. Such illness may be related to the marginalization that these groups suffer in the different environments in which they are inserted: in the family, at school and in society in general.