All posts tagged "depression"
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Gay and bisexual people at greater risk for dementia, study finds
A study into cognitive impairment suggested that depression was responsible for the higher risk
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Black trans Southerners more likely to experience negative health interactions
Fewer than half of all Black trans people have positive experiences when seeking out health care
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Gus Kenworthy struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts prior to coming out
Kenworthy said coming out in 2015 was the "best thing" he could have done for his mental health
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Transgender youth more vulnerable to depression and suicidal feelings
Transgender and nonbinary youth report higher instances of discrimination, threats, and physical harm
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Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas transgender inmate’s request for gender confirmation surgery
Appeals court rejected Vanessa Lynn Gibson's contention that denying her surgery violates her Eighth Amendment rights
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Trans individuals subjected to conversion therapy more at risk of psychological distress, study finds
Trans individuals subjected to conversion therapy as children are four times more likely to attempt suicide
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Doctors call for ban on conversion therapy, citing harmful mental health effects
Article in New England Journal of Medicine highlights therapy's potential negative effects
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Philadelphia’s first openly gay deputy sheriff found dead in office
Those close to Dante Austin, who took his own life, believe he was struggling with depression prior to his death
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Indiana prison faces wrongful death suit after gay inmate commits suicide
Lawsuit claims jail staff ignored warnings and denied Markus Middleton medically necessary mental health treatment
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Gay Utah Republican says LGBTQ suicide rates are linked to high numbers of sex partners
Salt Lake County communications director also attacks PrEP, "sex parties," and STDs as causes of suicide among gay men
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Judge rules in favor of Ohio transgender boy seeking hormone therapy over parents’ objections
Ruling sets forth certain strict conditions that must be met before teen can receive hormones
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CDC study: LGB students at higher risk of violence
Study also finds LGB youth are at higher risk of drug use, suicidal thoughts, depression, and truancy
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Study shows “It Gets Better” not as effective for bisexual teens
“Those who identify as mostly gay may be expressing an ambivalence about identifying as gay or lesbian due to living in unsupportive environements or getting...
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Sad Facebook
A new study published in the Public Library of Science “predicts declines in subjective well-being in young adults.” Or, to put it more succinctly, Facebook...
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Winter Woes
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can be chock-full of holiday parties, gift shopping and family gatherings. It's an exciting time of cheer...
