Topics :: mental health

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LGBTs of Color Encouraged To Break Silence on Mental Health Issues

By Michelle Lim | Thursday Apr 4, 2013
On March 22-23, the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition and TOD@S came together in a safe environment to discuss and address the taboos and stigma related to mental health and illness that have persisted in Black and Latino communities.

Trans Health Advocates Think Outside the Lines

By Holly Grigg-Spall | Sunday Nov 18, 2012
Advocates for transgender health access came together in Pomona for the 2012 Trans Conference: Outside the Lines, looking at removing the stigma around being trans, and putting an end to pathologizing it.

Turn Your Tub Into a Therapeutic Oasis

Wednesday Oct 3, 2012
What could be better after a long day than unwinding in a warm, soothing bath? Indulge in your own therapeutic treatment this season with bath soaks that help relieve pain, congestion, and muscular aches.

New Research: Anti-Gay Bias is Harmful to Health

By Kilian Melloy | Monday Oct 10, 2011
A new study confirms what earlier research demonstrated: Anti-gay bias is harmful not only to the legal and social equality of LGBTs, but also to their mental and physical health.

APA: Let the (Gay and Lesbian) People Wed

By Kilian Melloy | Thursday Aug 4, 2011
Saying that gays and lesbians have as much of a need and desire to form stable family units as heterosexuals, the American Psychological Association has adopted a resolution to support marriage equality.

Study: GLBT Youth At Much Higher Risk than Straights for Homelessness

By Kilian Melloy | Wednesday Jul 27, 2011
Being gay and young turn out to be two major risk factors for homelessness: A new study shows that GLBT youth are four times more likely to be homeless than straight teens.

Home Vacations: Finding Peace of Mind

Thursday Jun 23, 2011
With "Stay-cations" taking the place of traditional vacations for many families around the country during these tough economic times, people must still find ways to relax and enjoy their time off.

Report on GLBT Youth Suicide Seeks Answers, Action

By Kilian Melloy | Thursday Jan 6, 2011
A new report on suicides among GLBT youth suggests that the phenomenon--which has taken on the appearance of a national crisis in recent months--be given corresponding resources in order to gain an understanding of exactly why teens who self-identify as sexual minorities are more likely to kill themselves.
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