All posts tagged "mental health"
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“We. Can’t. Breathe!”: Trans Activists Remember Lost Lives
On Friday night, members of D.C.'s trans community rallied to remember the dead and call for more funding and support services.
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The Riley Roundup: Cleveland Catholic Diocese’s LGBTQ Crackdown
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has issued new guidance for schools calling for the rejection of expressions of LGBTQ identity.
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Congressional Democrats Seek Ban on Conversion Therapy
The bill would federally outlaw the practice of conversion therapy as a form of consumer fraud.
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South Dakota GOP Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Lawmakers in South Dakota passed a bill barring transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming health treatments.
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Conversion Therapy on Minors Remains Legal in Tampa
A federal appeals court has upheld a 2019 ruling striking down the city of Tampa’s ordinance banning conversion therapy on minors. The ordinance, which passed...
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Transgender Death Row Inmate’s Execution Scheduled for Jan. 3
The first openly transgender woman set to be executed in the United States has asked Missouri’s governor for clemency, citing mental health issues. Amber McLaughlin,...
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Gay Man Claims Mental Health Platform Linked Him to Conversion Therapist
A young gay man who sought out an affirming therapist was linked to a practitioner he claims was trying to subject him to “talk” conversion...
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Gay Armenian Couple Allegedly Commits Suicide
A gay couple in Armenia are alleged to have committed suicide after coming out and being rejected by their families, according to a local LGBTQ...
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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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