Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Katie A. McLaughlin, Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA; Katherine M. Keyes is in the Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York… Read more »
Disparites in Mental Health Treatment among GLBT Populations Report (2007) Ph.D., MPH, Bostwick, Wendy B.; National Alliance on Mental Ilness June Report A 2005 study* found that only 58% of psychologists supported a gay-affirmative stance in therapy, compared to only 5% in 1991. This report provides an insight of GLBT disparites in mental health services… Read more »
Family Rejection as a Predictor of Negative Health Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults: Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, of the Cesar E. Chavez Institute, San Francisco State University; David Huebner, PhD, MPH Department of Psychology, University of Utah; Rafael M. Diaz, PhD, & Jorge Sanchez, BA of the Cesar E…. Read more »
School Victimization of Gender-Nonconforming LGBT Youth Linked with Depression and Quality Of Life In Adulthood: Researchers: Russell B. Toomey of The University of Arizona, Caitlin Ryan and Rafael M. Diaz of San Francisco State University, Noel A. Card and Stephen T. Russell of The University of Arizona Developmental Psychology © 2010 American Psychological Association 2010, Vol…. Read more »
Family Acceptance of LGBT Youth Protects Against Suicide, Depression & Substance Abuse and Predicts Better Health & Self-Esteem: The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Volume 23, Number 4, November, 2010 pp. 205–213 Researchers: Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, Stephen T. Russell, PhD, David Huebner, PhD, MPH, Rafael Diaz, PhD, MSW, and Jorge Sanchez, BA Click here to view… Read more »
“AVERT is an international HIV and AIDS charity, based in the UK, working to avert HIV and AIDS worldwide, through education, treatment and care.” It provides LGBT educational information in regards to sexuality, life barriers, and health. Here they provide a great gay and lesbian information on gay and lesbian sex & relationships, coming out, homophobia, and more…. Read more »
GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-THE-GLNH “The GLBT National Help Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the youth and adult gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and those questioning their sexual orientation and gender identity. We are an outgrowth of the Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, which began in 1996 and now… Read more »
“In this first-ever photographic survey of gay men in America, stereotypes are laid to rest and an intimate, honest picture of contemporary gay life is revealed through stunning personal portraits and narratives. Photographer Scott Pasfield traveled 54,000 miles across all fifty states over a three-year span gathering stories and documenting the lives of 140 gay men from all… Read more »
What does it mean to be gay and a man? The Butch Factor sets out to deconstruct the stereotypes that have divided the gay community between “straight-acting” guys and “femmes” for decades. It seeks also to share a conscious personal struggle that gay men endure in regards to social norms of masculinity and how it impacts them personally…. Read more »
Polo Jean-Louis, LCSW is taking an extended sabbatical with future plans of relaunching his practice in Nova Scotia, Canada. We thank you for your support in advance. Stay safe and healthy.
