Tag: mental health
Being gay does not directly cause poor mental health, a new study claims
Following eight years of research, a major new study has claimed that sexuality has no impact on the state of a person’s mental health.
The Australian National University found that people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual were not at an increased risk of suffering with depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
However, they do concede that poor mental health and higher suicide rates of LGBT+ people could be down to the stigma they face after coming out.
“Childhood sexual...
Colton Haynes opens up about his mental health problems
Remembering how different life used to be. I’m often called “Miss Memory Lane” by my closest friends due to the fact that I always look at old photos hoping to relive the memory. But what I’m finally realizing is that I can’t and wouldn’t want to go back to that headspace ever again. So clouded and unsure about myself, my life, my privacy, my mental health. I’m finally in a position where I can say I’m the happiest I’ve...
Study Claims: LGBTQ People Far More Likely To Suffer From Mental Health Issues
Those looking for good news in the last few weeks of 2016 may want to set their alarm clocks to snooze for another twenty-three days.
A sweeping new study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness indicates that people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender are three times as likely to suffer from certain mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Here’s a chart provided by Mentalhelp breaking down the data:
While collecting data, researchers conducted interviews with members of...
