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Behind the research: Caitlin Ryan

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:46:27 +0000

Dr. Caitlin Ryan began her career as a clinical social worker, trained to care for children and adolescents. By the mid-1970’s, she was involved as an organizer in the emerging movement of(...)

Study: Family behavior key to health of gay youth

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:34:52 +0000

(San Francisco) Young gay people whose parents or guardians responded negatively when they revealed their sexual orientation were more likely to attempt suicide, experience severe depression and use drugs than those whose families accepted the news, according to a new study. [Read 365gay.com's report] The way in which parents or guardians respond to a youth’s [...]

Treating families as allies, not enemies

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:58:39 +0000

When families reject their LGB adolescents by telling them the way they act is shameful, excluding them from family activities, or similar behaviors, the young people are more likely to have(...)