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Health and WellnessLGB youth are still attempting suicides at a high rate – here’s how you can help them
Despite lowering numbers in straight youth, two studies show that teens and young adults that aren’t straight are still more likely to attempt suicide.
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Health and WellnessTrans people who seek surgery are less likely to report mental health problems
Transgender people who sought surgery were less likely to report mental health problems later.
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News (World)Miriam Rivera, ‘the world’s first trans reality TV star,’ dies under mysterious circumstances
She was ill the morning before she was later found hanging in her apartment. Her friends suspect foul play.
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Health and WellnessEating disorders affect a disturbingly high number of LGBTQ youth
Researchers also uncovered an alarming link between eating disorders and suicide.
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News (USA)Suicide hotline calls quadrupled after Trump’s latest attack on transgender people
They’ve also noticed an increase in calls from Massachusetts, where a referendum on transgender rights will appear on ballots next week.
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News (USA)This Republican made an eloquent speech about protecting LGBTQ youth on the Senate floor
He once boasted Republicans should be proud of their party because “we don’t have the gays and lesbians with us.” Now he’s realized he was wrong.
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News (USA)Here’s how Anthony Bourdain supported LGBTQ rights while he was alive
He once tweeted “God called. He said you suck” to an anti-gay coffee shop.
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News (USA)Designer Kate Spade found dead from suicide & celebrities are mourning
Police say that her death looks like a suicide.
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News (USA)This gay teen left a suicide note that will break your heart
“Dear World, You make me feel ugly and dirty.”
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News (USA)Religion can make gay youth more likely to commit suicide
Youth who were questioning their sexuality were three times more likely to report recent suicidal thoughts if they were religious.
