‘Very familiar’: Mark Glaze’s story brings into focus mental health for gay men
The death by suicide at age 51 of Mark Glaze, a gun reform advocate who was close to many in D.C.’s LGBTQ community, is striking a chord with observers who see his struggles with mental health and...
View ArticleTennessee 7th grader takes his own life after anti-LGBTQ+ bullying
SHELBYVILLE, Tn. – A 12-year-old boy took his own life after enduring apparent months of what his family and others labeled ugly vitriolic anti-LGBTQ bullying and abuse. Eli Fritchley, a...
View ArticleGeorgia settles wrongful-death suit by family of Trans inmate
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a 25-year-old Trans female inmate who committed suicide at Valdosta State Prison December 6,...
View ArticleNew 988 mental health hotline launches
The first three-digit hotline in the U.S. for people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and other mental health crises launched on Saturday. 988 will replace the existing National Suicide...
View ArticleNew 988 Suicide Lifeline seeks to meet LGBTQ community’s unique needs
LGBTQI+ individuals are more likely than their counterparts to exhibit suicidal behavior. According to data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2019, nearly half of students...
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View ArticleHRC finds more than half of American trans youth will soon face barriers to...
The Human Rights Campaign reported Wednesday that more than half of America’s transgender youth are facing or will soon face barriers to access guideline-directed gender affirming healthcare. The...
View ArticleOne year after 988, more Americans connected to care
By ERIC AMOH July 16 marks one year since our nation transitioned to 988, the easy-to-remember, nationwide mental health crisis helpline. This number connects callers with the Suicide & Crisis...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Sen. Blumenthal defends Kids Online Safety Act
Responding to criticism from some in the LGBTQ community about the Kids Online Safety Act, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) defended the legislation and reiterated his strong support for queer...
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