Health
Who's most likely to get bullied at school?
Bullying remains a threat to American teens, and a new study reveals which kids may be at highest risk.
Jul 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression isn't 'crying in the corner'
Employees who experience depression are tasked with the decision to disclose their mental health to others at work.
Jul 26, 2021
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Cannabis: Sexually diverse youths with depression use more
It's no secret that studies show that sexually diverse youth—in particular, lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) youth—use more cannabis and experience more mental health challenges than their heterosexual peers.
Jul 19, 2021
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Teens, parents view provider sexual health discussions as important
(HealthDay)—Less than one-third of adolescents report having discussions with their provider about sexual and reproductive health (SRH) topics at their most recent visit, although most adolescents and parents consider these ...
Jul 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows links between youth distress and stigma around sexual orientation
Imagine having feelings of distress and negativity at some point as you are going about your day. Then imagine feeling that way every day, for almost 21 days. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth don't have ...
Jun 28, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are LGBT high school students more likely to use illicit substances?
It's not easy being a teenager. Teens have to cope with the often chaotic onset of physical, psychological and emotional changes. For teens in high school, there's the added pressure to perform academically. LGB (lesbian, ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Healthcare protections for LGBTQ persons may broaden under Biden administration
Healthcare sex discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community may be expanded under the Biden Administration, including safeguards against verbal abuse, physical abuse and the denial of bedside care, according to West ...
Mar 2, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health disorders and alcohol misuse more common in LGB people
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are significantly more likely to have mental health conditions and report alcohol and drug misuse than heterosexual people—according to a new study led by UCL researchers in collaboration ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lesbian, gay, bisexual medical students are more likely to experience burnout, study finds
Studies have shown that nearly half of all medical students in the U.S. report symptoms of burnout, a long-term reaction to stress characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism and feelings of decreased personal accomplishment. ...
Feb 2, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Complex interplay when stigma shapes the mental health of sexual minorities
It is a known fact that sexual minorities are at a higher risk of developing poor mental health, when compared to heterosexuals. The stigma that sexual minorities face has been regarded as potentially the primary cause of ...
Dec 2, 2020
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