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Therapists as Allies: Helping Clients Navigate Political Stress August 10, 2018 . No Comments
Are you struggling with the uncertainty and unpredictability of our current political climate? Are you concerned about how to help your clients weather the impact of the rapid changes taking ... Read More
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When Your Loved One Comes Out as LGBTQ+ June 12, 2018 . 1 Comment
The movement toward accepting and celebrating sexual and gender diversity has been a long, slow journey, but it has picked up speed in the past decade or two as more research and social ... Read More
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Religious Refusal Laws Harm Mental Health of Sexual Minorities June 4, 2018 . No Comments
In the United States, twelve states currently have religious refusal laws. These laws allow businesses to refuse service to sexual minorities, such as lesbian or gay couples. According ... Read More
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Biological Explanations May Not Reduce Mental Health Stigma January 24, 2018 . 1 Comment
A study in Society and Mental Health suggests many people continue to endorse stigmatizing and inaccurate beliefs about mental health diagnoses. Recent public health campaigns have highlighted ... Read More
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Honoring Trans Lives on Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20, 2017 . No Comments
Marked on November 20 each year, Transgender Day of Remembrance is an opportunity for individuals and communities to remember and honor those who have been killed as a result of gender-based ... Read More
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Suicidal Thoughts More Common Among Transgender Students September 18, 2017 . 3 Comments
Transgender students are significantly more likely than their peers to experience suicidal thoughts, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent ... Read More
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How an Eclipse Overshadowed Differences and Illuminated Our Humanity August 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.” —Walt Whitman Did you see what I saw yesterday? I’m not referring to the eclipse. What I’m talking about is the magnificent spectacle ... Read More
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Survey of ‘Alt-Right’ Shows Psychology Behind White Supremacy August 21, 2017 . 9 Comments
According to a new working paper by psychologists Patrick Forscher and Nour Kteily, people who identify with “alt-right” ideologies see non-white people, women, feminists, and ... Read More
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Trump Reverses Decision to Allow Trans Individuals to Serve in Military July 26, 2017 . 3 Comments
Through a series of tweets on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender individuals in the United States military. This is a complete reversal of former President ... Read More
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Stigma, Mental Health Factors May Contribute to Terrorism June 29, 2017 . 1 Comment
Stigma, anti-Muslim discrimination, isolation, and other mental health factors may play a major role in radicalization and terrorism, according to a study published in the journal Health ... Read More
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Transgender Actors Can Train Doctors to Provide Quality Care June 21, 2017 . 2 Comments
Internal medicine resident physicians who interact with transgender actors during their medical training are then better able to provide quality care to transgender patients after their ... Read More
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How Medical Boards May Negatively Impact Physician Mental Health June 20, 2017 . 4 Comments
A new study found state medical boards may treat doctors with mental health conditions differently than those with physical health conditions. The study, published in the journal Society ... Read More