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Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

John Fetterman on House Republican 'Dopes,' Pride Flags, and Mental Health

In a wide-ranging conversation, the Pennsylvania senator talks Pride flags, House Republican "dopes," the importance of mental health, Mitch McConnell, and his devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

Latinx LGBTQ+ Youth Have High Suicide Risk, Other Challenges: Trevor Project

But support in families and schools reduces this risk as does pride in one's identity, the Trevor Project's new report says.

Democratic leadership and out lawmakers celebrate Pride Month

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and out lawmakers mark Pride Month.

Study: LGB New Yorkers Face Stark Health Disparities

A new study from Empire State Pride Agenda reveals LGB New Yorkers are more likely to suffer from mental health problems and be victims of sexual assault than their heterosexual counterparts.

24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends

Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?

Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'

While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.

Photographer Mike Ruiz's newest project showcases LGBTQ+ success through portraits

Photographer Mike Ruiz is celebrating the success stories of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ homeless shelter, the Ali Forney Center.

Your iPhone Can Help Largest LGBT Health Study Ever

The goal is to better understand the health of our understudied population without anyone having to leave the couch.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Strips LGBTQ+ Funds From State Budget

Just a day after he signed an anti-trans bill into law, the governor used his veto power to deny funding to LGBTQ+ services, including mental health care for survivors of the Pulse tragedy.

The LGBTQ+ Mental Health Crisis, Explained

The Trevor Project's most recent national survey found an increased suicide risk for LGBTQ+ young people.

Will Grindr Update Its Profile?

The app could save gay lives -- and improve its image -- by expanding its health focus beyond HIV.

Hate Is a Public Health Emergency

The Pulse shooting is the latest incident in an epidemic of violence — and the infectious agent is hate.

The Startling Impact of Family Acceptance on AAPI LGBTQ+ Youth

Parental acceptance of queer Asian and Pacific Islander children can be life-saving.

How Grammy-Nominated Singer Mary Lambert Found Radical Self-Kindness

"You deserve to move through life in a way that's easy for you encourage imagination because there are solutions there. We just have to find them.”

‘Love, Me’ Empowers LGBTQ+ People Living With Depression

With Pride Media's Love, Me series, LGBTQ+ celebrities share their experiences with depression to help others.

Lawyer: Cops Used Excessive Force in Killing Student Pride Leader

The shooting death of Scout Schultz continues to reverberate.