December 7, 2018
These three friends published their real text therapy sessions in an insightful look into mental health care
Having an inside look at text therapy without judgement or bias could literally save lives.
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October 10, 2018
It's okay to not be okay: 5 Tips for prioritizing your mental health
It’s time for us, as a community, to revamp the conversation and work to destigmatize mental health.
March 30, 2018
Bisexual+ people need better healthcare. Here's why...
If you care about bi+ people, you need to care about #BiHealthMonth.
September 2, 2014
World Health Org panel finds so-called "LGBT-related disorders" baseless, harmful
A World Health Organization (WHO) panel, upon review, recommends that "homosexuality-related psychological disorders" be removed from the most widely used diagnostic reference book because such categories are harmful and scientifically baseless. The Advocate and Science Magazine broke the story.
VIDEO: CDC features dangers of smoking while HIV+ in historic collaborative campaign
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has announced an historic partnership between its tobacco and HIV divisions in the form of the Tips From Former Smokers Campaign.
GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis to speak on social media's role in child, maternal, & reproductive health
GLAAD CEO and President Sarah Kate Ellis will be a featured panelist at Moms +SocialGood on Wednesday, May 7.
"Bi the way, our health matters too!" – It's Bisexual Health Awareness Month!
Today officially marks the kick-off of Bisexual Health Awareness Month, brought to you by the Bisexual Resource Center (BRC). This year's theme, "Bi the Way, Our Health Matters Too!", will address disparities in physical and mental health facing the bisexual community. Created by the US' oldest nationally-focused bi organization, Bisexual Health Awareness Month is the first social media campaign to address this topic.
July 15, 2013
American Academy of Pediatrics: How pediatricians can help LGBT youth
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement that included language based on extensive research that showed 84% of open LGBT teens reported verbal harassment, 30% were physically assaulted and 28% dropped out of school and stigmatization
March 28, 2013
CDC encourages people to quit smoking with LGBT-inclusive campaign
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Smoking and Health has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging people to quit smoking, and the campaign includes members of the LGBT community.
November 7, 2012
San Francisco Public Healthcare Removes Exclusions To Transgender Care
San Francisco's health access program, Healthy SF, will remove exclusions that deny medically necessary transition-related care to transgender people.
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