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Queer teens twice as likely to have this eating disorder, study says
The disorder affects up to 16.6 million Americans — that’s double the entire population of New York City.
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A majority of queer youth feel hopeful despite widespread bullying & stress
90.3% of LGBTQ+ youth said they were proud to be part of queer community, and 83% had come out to their families.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is making 66% of queer youth more anxious & suicidal
A recent survey suggested several ways to help LGBTQ+ youth too.
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Photo Essay: Queer youth are struggling — Joseph Arujo is throwing them a mental health lifeline
A visual day in the life of social media influencer Joseph Arujo, photographed by Marcel Pardo Ariza.
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How a famous pop star & a lot of love helped a bullied teen become a mental health visionary
Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” found Acosta’s ear at a moment when perpetual bullying drove him to the brink of suicide.
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Having a parent in the military can increase the risk of suicide for LGBTQ youth
The finding is alarming considering that LGBTQ youth are already over four times more likely to attempt suicide than their non-queer peers.
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Pennsylvania GOP candidate says it’s “disgusting” that people want to end conversion therapy
So-called conversion therapy has been denounced as harmful and ineffective by nearly every major U.S. medical and mental health association.
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Anti-trans GOP governor is “sad” LGBTQ people are struggling but can’t figure out why
Gov. Kristi Noem literally wrote the law banning trans kids from sports in her state.
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LGBTQ youth are scared to go back to school. Here’s what schools can do.
There are actions schools can take to be safer and more affirming.