- 1. Mental Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... homophobia and discrimination. Homosexuality is not a mental disorder, but homophobia, stigma, and discrimination have negative effects on the health of MSM, lesbians, and other sexual ...
- 2. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality Shanghai China Since 1975, the American Psychological Association has called on psychologists to take the lead in removing the stigma of mental illness that has long ...
- 3. Stigma and Discrimination
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... Homosexuality Negative attitudes about homosexuality can lead to rejection by friends and family, discriminatory acts and violence that harm specific individuals, and laws and policies that adversely ...
- 4. Sexual activity
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... avoid any treatments that claim to be able to change your sexual orientation, or treatment ideas that see homosexuality as a sickness. Discrimination and violence Gay and lesbian youth are at high ...
- 5. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Facts for Teens and Their Parents
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... that he or she is gay. Just because a boy has some feminine qualities or a girl acts a little masculine does not mean that he or she is gay. Am I normal? Homosexuality is not a mental disorder. All ...
- 6. Four Stages of Coming Out
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... declare their homosexuality, or come out, during this stage of identity confusion. They may isolate themselves from other teens for fear of being exposed, or “outed.” Loneliness is frequently a way of ...
- 7. Talking to Your Child About Sex
- (Puberty)
- ... can bring up sexual issues when a pregnancy or a birth occurs in the family issues arise during television viewing, like news stories about AIDS, rape, sexual harassment, or homosexuality children ...
- 8. Talking to Your Young Child About Sex
- (Preschool)
- ... she may also ask about homosexual relationships. Use this time to discuss your family's thoughts about homosexuality. Explain that liking or loving someone does not depend on the person's gender and is ...
