My son struggles with depression and it's only gotten worse since he came out as bisexual. How can I support him?
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Our 15-year-old has been in and out of the hospital for mental health issues. How do we keep our heads above water as a family?
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My young trans son wants to start hormones, and I don't know what to do.
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A conversation with Irwin Krieger, LCSW, about what transgender and nonbinary youth need in terms of counseling and parental support.
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"Lily and Dunkin" by Donna Gephart is a YA novel that focuses on two pre-teens: a transgender girl and a cisgender boy with bipolar disorder.
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Therapy can be a touchy subject. Here are some ways to bring up the topic in a loving way with your child.
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Finding a therapist you connect with can be a long but worthwhile process. Here are five tips to help you through it.
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Helping your child through experiences of body dysphoria can be really challenging. Here are five things to keep in mind.
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Body image and disordered eating are, unfortunately, incredibly common in queer and trans communities, even though very few people are actually talking about it.
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Is there a relationship between having an eating disorder and being LGBTQA? Let's dive in and explore!
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Is there a cause-and-effect relationship between being sexually assaulted and identifying as asexual? Rachel Halder takes on this tough question.
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A parent is having trouble accepting their child's bisexuality and gender queerness because they are also autistic. Read on for an important take on the intersection between disability and sexuality.
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Many people don't see queer relationships as having the potential to become abusive or manipulative, which is a dangerous and serious misconception. So what do you do when you think your LGBTQ child is in an abusive relationship? Dr. Anne Rafal has some advice.
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Traditionally, women have been and continue to be the target of societal pressure to reshape their bodies into whatever is perceived as “ideal” in that given moment, but there are pressures out there for men, too, when it comes to their bodies.
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We recently had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Michael LaSala, an associate professor at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University and a practicing psychotherapist. In this installment, Dr. LaSala talks about parents’ reactions when a child comes out, and goes over some options for how parents can negotiate their feelings during this time.
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Transgender teen Leelah Alcorn took her own life late in December, leaving behind a note pleading for progress in society. My Kid Is Gay contributor Liam Lowery reflects on his own transition, relationship with his late mother, and the need for resources to help parents understand their transgender children.
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Today, Allyee Whaley of The Trevor Project gives advice to a parent who is concerned about their son's mental health and wants to make sure that they know the warning signs of self harm.
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For many parents, the potential for their child to deal with mental illness can cause a lot of anxiety and fear--and statistically speaking, queer youth are more at risk. Today, Erika Lynn offers advice for empowering your child to successfully manage their mental health.
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Huffington Post blogger amelia responds to a parent who wonders if her daughter's body image and self-esteem issues have driven her to date women.
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Dr. Anne Rafal answers a parent's question about the mental well being of her newly-out son.
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