All posts tagged "mental health"
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LGBTQ Youth with Parents in Military Face Higher Risk of Suicide
A report by The Trevor Project finds youth with a parent in the military have higher odds of experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
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‘988’ is the New National Mental Health Hotline for the U.S.
The United States has a new three-digit number for mental health emergencies — 988. The new number goes live on Saturday, July 16, 2022, replacing...
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Biden Issues Executive Order Pushing Back on Anti-LGBTQ Laws
President Biden has issued an executive order to counter state laws attacking LGBTQ youth and cut off federal funding for conversion therapy.
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Court Rules Medical Program for Trans Minors May Accept New Patients
A program that offers mental health services and gender-affirming medical treatments to transgender children will be allowed to resume services for patients suffering from gender...
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White House blasts South Dakota governor over trans depression comments
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is being criticized for saying she doesn't know why LGBTQ people in her state experience depression.
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Israel’s Health Ministry bans conversion therapy
Israel's Health Ministry has passed a directive barring medical psychotherapists from engaging in so-called "conversion therapy."
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Virginia lawmakers reject repeal of trans student protections
Virginia lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to allow some school boards to opt out of adopting affirming policies for trans students.
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Arizona Republican wants to jail doctors who provide medical care to transgender youth
An Arizona lawmaker has sponsored a bill to jail doctors who prescribe gender-affirming medical treatments to trans youth.
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Acceptance reduces suicide risk for intersex youth by more than 50%
The Trevor Project is highlighting the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges facing LGBTQ intersex youth
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Sultan Shakir departing as executive director of SMYAL on Dec. 31
On December 31, Sultan Shakir, the executive director of Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders, will depart from the organization, closing a seven-year chapter...
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Gay, bi men in anti-LGBTQ countries at increased risk of suicidal ideation
Yale researchers found that, among gay and bisexual men in Europe, those in intolerant countries had worse mental health outcomes
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Capitol Ballroom Council hosting drag brunch fundraiser for mental health to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Capitol Ballroom Council, the local organization for D.C.’s Ballroom community that promotes charitable giving, leadership development, and creativity, will hold a drag brunch fundraiser...
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SMYAL to provide free mental health counseling to LGBTQ youth through new program
SMYAL is offering free mental health counseling to its LGBTQ youth at its Eastern Market offices, courtesy of a generous donation and grants.
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Texas GOP sends bill barring trans athletes from sports teams to full House for vote
A special Texas legislative committee has approved a bill to bar transgender sports ban, setting the stage for a showdown on the House floor.
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Thousands of trans youth contact suicide hotline while Texas GOP pushes anti-trans bills
Trevor Project received nearly 4,000 crisis contacts from trans and nonbinary youth in Texas amid lawmakers' push for anti-trans bills.
