LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Issues

For decades, research addressing the mental health of gay men has grouped bisexual and gay men together. This is a disservice to the LGBTQ community, and to bisexual men in particular. ... Read More

According to a recent study, students who witness homophobic acts are more likely to engage in homophobic bullying than those who do not. Grabriele Prati, a professor of social psychology ... Read More

The stigma surrounding HIV has diminished drastically since it first appeared in mainstream nearly three decades ago. People no longer where face masks when they come in contact with an ... Read More

Most people first become aware of their sexuality during their teen years. For sexual minority youth, recognizing their sexuality and embracing it may occur at different times. Because ... Read More

After decades of intense and relentless criticism by advocacy groups, gender identity disorder will finally disappear from the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ... Read More

The newly revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), the all-important guidebook used to identify and diagnose a wide variety of psychological issues, is the ... Read More

I have to confess at the outset that I am not a fan of DSM anything. I have no wish to criticize the hundreds of hard-working individuals who have devoted many hours of their lives to rewriting ... Read More

Adolescents can be cruel to one another. For teens who are part of a cultural, ethnic, or sexual minority, risk of victimization increases. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual students are particularly ... Read More

When people talk about carrying a secret, they describe it as if they are actually physically carrying something of tangible substance. Secrets are referred to as burdensome, and when they ... Read More

Bisexual and gay men are at risk of discrimination and prejudice because of their sexual orientation. This extends from social settings and reaches across nearly every domain, including ... Read More

Many gay men experience issues that can increase their risk for psychological problems. Prejudice and discrimination can cause them to feel anxious or fearful in certain situations. For ... Read More

Being the victim of discrimination can be emotionally and psychologically painful. Some individuals who have experienced prejudice feel immediate distress and fear, while others have feelings ... Read More