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Magellan Health Services Flip-Flops on Ex-Gay Therapist
Throckmorton reappointed to advisory council

FDA: Just Say ‘No” to Gay Sperm
The FDA’s decision has gay rights leaders fuming

Study: Gays Make Scents
More evidence that sexual orientation is rooted in biology

Top psychiatrists: Just say "yes" to gay marriage
APA: Same-sex marriage would maintain and promote mental health

Are You Suffering From Perfection-itis?
Is trying to be perfect wreaking havoc in your life? Take this quiz and find out.

Review: Gay Men Doing "anything to be thin..."
"Do I Look Fat?" boldly explores eating disorders and gay men. The film screens at the NewFest film festival in New York City June 4.

I Want My Gay Pride!
Feeling excited, anxious or just plain ambivalent about pride festivities? Here's a primer for pride '05.

Oh, Father
Freaking out about Father’s Day? Here are some ways to nurture this very special—and for many gay men, very challenging—relationship.

A gay teen's blog ignites a furor
What will become of Zach?

Fight or flight? Turning the tables on bullies
Tired of being harassed by bullies? Psychologist Greg Cason offers some advice on standing stong in the face of anti-gay harassment.

Tucson: Aging, unsafe sex linked
Condom fatigue, fear of aging and less fear of AIDS are among the factors

Be grateful for gay DNA!
Several religious leaders encourage gays and lesbians to love and accept themselves.

Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?
Are you feeling overly competitive when it comes to your career, sex appeal or social status? Author Joe Kort has some suggestions for you…

Kanye West, Jon Stewart just say 'no' to homophobia
Several major stars stand up to intolerance

A Healthy Holiday?
'tis the season to...

Gay men don't punch...
A new study says gay men more likely that striaght men to vent aggression verbally, not physically

Is Your Self-Esteem in Your Pants?
A new study says bigger is definitely better

Is Pride a health issue?
Our psychologist says yes.

Depression can fuel risky behavior
New study says much of gay men’s risky sex and drug use is fueled by high levels of depression

"Mind Really Does Matter"
Candace Pert Exclusive Interview, Part II

Straight talk about suicide
Painful experiences built up over time can result in a long, unchecked journey of depression, and suicide can be the ultimate last stop on the road.

Do you worry too much?
Try these strategies for reducing or eliminating worry from your life.

Of Life and Breath: Meditation 101
As if work, relationships and financial responsibilities aren’t demanding enough, LGBT people face a daily struggle to live their lives openly and honestly. When stress becomes a burden, finding effective tools to manage it is key. Meditation is one such tool.

Smoking Causes Depression in Teens
Are you feeling depressed? A new study indicates that cigarette use increases your chances of developing depression.

Depression Linked to Unsafe Sex Among Gay Men
Depression has long been linked to numerous mental and physical health issues, including cancer, heart disease, suicide and substance abuse. But new research highlights the connection between depression and risky sexual behavior.

Emotional Health Improves As We Age
You might think that the burden of aging, loss, illness and death would harm the emotional well-being of older adults. But researchers have found that emotional health improves as we get older.

Is Three a Crowd?
Are you looking for advice about how to negotiate non-monogamy in your relationship?

One in Ten City Dwellers Suffers from Low Mood Disorder
Roughly ten percent of people in large cities who do not meet the criteria for clinical depression still have high enough levels of stress, anxiety and sadness to regularly and negatively impact their lives.

GayHealth.com Launches Initiative to Ease Holiday Blues
In an effort to reach out to LGBT people this holiday season, GayHealth.com is launching its Depression and Anxiety Initiative on November 15th.

Stress and the City
Depression and anxiety may become worse for those who turn to alcohol and drugs during a crisis.

Barebacker Seeks Love, Finds Trouble
One man tells his story of depression, HIV and unsafe sex.

MTV to Launch Anti-Discrimination Campaign
MTV joined forces with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to develop an advertising and programming campaign to fight discrimination.

Got the Blues?
GayHealth.com invites all its readers to submit their stories about battling or overcoming depression during the holiday season.

Xmas a Downer for Many in the U.K.
Five in ten in the United Kingdom say they love Christmas, while one in ten "hates" the holiday, according to a MORI poll.

Cyber Therapy for the Mouse Potato
Pull up a couch and hop online.

Holiday Emotions: True Stories
Our readers reveal their personal experiences with the holiday season.

Do It Yourself Doctoring: The Risks of Self-Medicating Depression
Are you using sex, drugs or alcohol to treat depression?

WHO Launches Year-Long Mental Health Campaign
The campaign, "Stop Exclusion – Dare to Care," hopes to encourage people with mental and neurological disorders, including addiction, to seek help.

True Stories: Adoption
Do you have a story about adoption to share?

Is Couples Therapy Right for You?
How relationship troubles can benefit from an expert opinion.

GayHealth.com Launches Initiative To Ease Holiday Blues - November 15, 2000
Web Site Reaches Out to Readers with Information and Interaction

QUEER AS FOLK: Run from the Light
In his pact with God, Emmett promised he will never have sex with men again, so long as he doesn’t have HIV.

Conference to Address Transgender Issues
GenderPAC, a national advocacy organization for transgender equality, announced it will hold its first annual National Conference on Gender.

Rural Life Emotionally Grueling for People with HIV
A significant number of people with HIV who live in rural communities in the United States are severely depressed and suicidal.

Hypochondria: Worrying Yourself Sick
Hypochondriacs don’t get much respect.

U.S. Government Outlines Suicide Prevention Strategy
The government has unveiled a sweeping new suicide prevention strategy.

Panic Disorder: One Woman’s Story
Do you suffer from a panic disorder?

Discrimination and Poverty Harm Mental Health of Gay Latinos
A significant number of gay and bisexual Latinos show signs of psychological distress -- such as depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide -- and homophobia, racism and poverty are to blame.

AMA Hopes to Reduce Suicide Among Gay Youth
The American Medical Association may pass a resolution that would call on youth groups across the nation to not ban gays and lesbians.

In Loving Memory
Mike DuPriest was our friend -- smart, creative, sweet, mischievous and incredibly funny. And he will be dearly missed by all of us.

Gay Youth Twice As Likely to Attempt Suicide
Lesbian, gay and bisexual youth are more than twice as likely as non-LGB youth to attempt suicide, according to a study published in the June 1 issue of the American Journal of Public Health.

Stress and Shock Are Normal in the Aftermath of Terror
PTSD affects people who experience or witness life-threatening events, and it usually occurs in conjunction with related disorders, like depression, substance abuse and memory and cognition problems.

BOOK REVIEW: It’s Your Hour
What does being gay or lesbian have to do with mental health or psychotherapy?

Coming to Terms with Tragedy and Terror
Is it bad to hold back your feelings?

Discrimination Contributes to LGBT Depression Rates
Social stigma and discrimination puts LGBT people at greater risk for depression, anxiety and other psychological illnesses.

Study: Gay and Straight People Equally Satisfied with Life
Gay and straight people are equally satisfied and happy with their lives, according to a new study.

Lesbians Facing the Gay Baby Boom with Empty Arms
The emotional and physical difficulties women struggle with when they have problems with fertility are further magnified for lesbians who search for resources, information and support that is not there.

Celebrities Speak Out About Depression and Anxiety
New Campaign: "Talk About It: Coming Out of Depression"

Exclusive: An Insider's Look at Reparative Therapy
The mainstream media—including CNN's Paula Zahn and ABC's Diane Sawyer—are paying close attention to ex-gay programs like "Love in Action." Here's a first-hand report on the dangers of reparative therapy...

Book Review: The Irritable Male Syndrome
Your moods shift with the breeze. You feel hopeless about the future. Maybe you even snap your boyfriend's head off simply for not passing the salt quickly enough.

'Tis The Season To Be Grumpy?
Important tips to help you through the holidays.

Can't Kick Your Post-Election Blues? Try These Expert Tips for Feeling Better
If you are still struggling to get over the results of the election, we've got some advice to help you through the next four years.