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Pro-LGBTQ+ laws boost queer people’s mental health
“I walk around my city, and I see businesses that have gay pride flags and pride flags in their windows,” one gay man said.
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Peruvian government classifies trans people as “mentally ill”
The country’s ministry of health claims the classification is meant to ensure trans people can receive mental healthcare.
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Forced outing policies increase risks of major depression in LGBTQ+ youth
“We are asking a group of humans to do something we’re not asking another group of humans to do.”
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Gender & sexuality alliances keep LGBTQ+ youth safe. We cannot afford to underestimate their power.
As state legislatures continue to attack LGBTQ+ rights, we should be pouring resources into GSAs.
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Senate Democrats introduce bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth
The bill comes a day after the Oklahoma state medical examiner ruled the death of 16-year-old transgender high school student Nex Benedict a suicide.
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This election year will be taxing for LGBTQ+ folks. Here’s how we can still choose joy.
In many ways, the LGBTQ+ community is stronger than ever, but right-wing politicians are often some of the loudest voices. Let’s change that.
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Rosalynn Carter’s legacy includes building support for the LGBTQ+ community
The nonprofits she started for caregivers and people with mental health issues are helping LGBTQ people.
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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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Getting stuck in mud as a kid helped make me a confident adult. Kids today need space to fail too.
It saddens and concerns me that many of today’s kids aren’t allowed the incredible freedom my friends and I had to do really stupid things.
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Healthcare providers are confused & angry over Nebraska’s new gender-affirming care regulations
The rules state trans youth must undergo 40 hours of “clinically neutral” therapy – and no one knows that means.