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fromPsychology Today
16 hours ago

Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder and Sexual Orientation

He feels deep shame about his attractions to other men and has tried without success to ignore these feelings. After years of struggling, he decided to seek therapy. Mark is told by his therapist, much to his relief, that he is not a homosexual, but actually struggling with " sex addiction" rooted in early life trauma. With intensive treatment, his therapist assures him he can get rid of his addictive same-sex attractions.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Mutual aid saved my life. Now, I'm paying it forward

Black trans and nonbinary people face systemic neglect—housing, food, mental-health, and employment failures—while community-led mutual aid provides critical lifelines.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual and Gender Minority Stress Across Borders

Cultural, legal, familial, and community forces build the closet and determine the varied origins and manifestations of identity-related stress among queer individuals.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Trevor Project: LGBTQ Youth Show Worsening Mental Health

LGBTQ+ youth experienced rising anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation from 2023–2025, with trans, nonbinary, and youth of color most affected despite increased help-seeking.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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The 2024 election year may have made LGBTQ+ mental health worse - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth mental health in the U.S. worsened over one year, with rising anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation; protective factors can mitigate risk.
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fromGay City News
2 months ago

Bellevue's chief psychiatrist underscores importance of 'behavioral cues' and warning signs in suicide prevention

New York City's suicide rate rose after COVID, with increases among Latino populations, young adults, and LGBTQ individuals, and remains a top cause of premature death.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago

Pop star MARINA sets up charity fund to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health

Pop music superstar and "Primadonna" singer MARINA has set up a fund to support young LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with their mental health. In June, the 39-year-old singer-songwriter announced that she would be teaming up with music community non-profit PLUS1 to create The MARINA Fund, to raise funds for "community-led organisations that provide life-affirming services, mental health care, and humanitarian relief".
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fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Bob the Drag Queen says, 'No one should be speaking to Charlie Kirk'

Bob the Drag Queen criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for conversing with far-right figures and expressed concern over mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.
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