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Teens observe "Day of Silence"
Thousands of schools across the country raise awareness for gay teens

High Schools Need Lessons on Lesbian and Gay Youth
Holding schools accountable for anti-gay harassment and violence is an important step toward improving the mental health of lesbian, gay and bisexual adolescents, according to a presentation at the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association conference August 10th.

Youth and HIV Expert Issues Call to Action
More must be done to stem the rates of HIV among adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable to infection.

Let's Talk about Sexuality: Caring for LGBT Youth
Providers may not be aware that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth are represented in their practice. Most queer youth are invisible, and don’t come out to their providers until they feel it’s safe to do so. How, then, can you create a safe, supportive environment for them?

I'm Coming Out!
Psychotherapist Jim Fillman answers some of the most commonly asked questions lesbian and gay teens have about the scary and affirming process of coming out: from what they can expect from parents to the best approach and knowing -- for themselves -- when the time is right.

Parents Want Homosexuality Taught in Sex Ed
A new study shows parents want more in-depth sex education classes in public secondary schools. This includes an array of controversial topics including sexuality and abortion.

Youth Activists Must Take Better Care of Themselves
LGBT youth activists must take care of themselves physically and emotionally or risk burning out from stress, according to a presentation at the eighth annual LLEGO conference.

Antidote to Teen Smoking Rings Clear
A sharp increase in cell phone ownership among teens in the United Kingdom may be directly related to a marked decrease in teen smoking there.

Teens Who Smoke At Greater Risk for Anxiety Disorders
Adolescents who smoke over a pack a day are at significantly higher risk of developing anxiety disorders in their early 20s.

Ignored to Death: Gay & Lesbian Teen Suicide
The rates are higher than you think...

California School Sued for Banning Gay Books
"We all know why these books have been banned," said Martha Matthews, attorney for the Southern California chapter of the ACLU.

Hotline Offers Support to Teens in New York Suburb
A new toll-free hotline for teens in Westchester County, NY offers referrals to a variety of local resources, including those for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth.

ACLU Offers Web Resource for LGBT Students
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched a new web-based resource to help reduce homophobic attacks on LGBT students. The resource is part of the organization’s Lesbian and Gay Rights Project.

Ellen to Star in New CBS Sitcom
"A positive role model like Ellen portrayed in such a visible manner helps to teach that it’s okay to be gay."

BOOK REVIEW: Out on Frat Row
Think frat life is every young gay man’s wet dream?

High Rates of Suicide Seen Among Gay Teens in Massachusetts
Compared to their heterosexual classmates, gay and lesbian high school students are four times more likely to attempt suicide.

Intervention Curbs Risky Behavior of HIV-Infected Youth
"Our finding prove that kids can and do change a lot."

America’s Gay Sex Explosion
It's gay-okay in the U.S.A.

Homophobia Causes Gay Youth to "Shut Down"
Many gays and lesbians must "sit out" adolescence because they do not feel comfortable or safe enough to be themselves.

Spielberg Says Bye-Bye to Boy Scouts
The Oscar-winning director called the Scouts’ ban on openly gay members "a real shame."

Most Parents Accept Lesbians and Gays, Survey Says
Parents who think America’s increasing acceptance of gay people is a good thing outnumber parents who don’t, two-to-one.

One in Three Adolescents Involved in Bullying
Almost one in three U.S. adolescents either bullies others or is bullied by others, according to a study in the April 25 edition of JAMA.

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

New Site Educates School Staff about LGB Health Issues
The American Psychological Association launched a new Web site to help educate school counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists about the health needs -- and risks -- of LGB youth.

Gays Get By with a Little Help from Their Friends
Gay men who accept their sexuality and have support from friends and family are more likely to develop close adult relationships and to disclose their sexual orientation to others.

BOOK REVIEW: Coming Out on Campus
A lot of closet doors slam open on college campuses.

Inside America’s Most Queer-Friendly College
"College can be a time for discovery and liberation."

Colorado Students Hold Same-Sex "Kiss-In"
Don't get pissed -- get kissed!

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.

Americans Support Condom Advertising on Television
Seven in ten Americans believe that television networks should broadcast condom advertisements, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Higher Beer Tax Reduces Teen STD Rates
New CDC study finds higher tax on beer reduces STD rates among teens and young adults.

Kids of Lesbian Parents More Likely to Break from Gender Roles
Girls raised by two moms were more likely to aspire to be engineers, astronauts, doctors and lawyers, and boys were more likely to be nurturing and less aggressive.

More Young Gay Men Are Contracting HIV from Steady Partners
In recent years, young gay men have become more likely to contract HIV from a steady sexual partner than from a casual one, according to a study of men in the Netherlands.

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.

High School Seniors Support Gay Rights
"On average, the class of 2001 holds liberal, pro-gay opinions. They are much more liberal on gay matters than adults."

Gay-Sensitive HIV Education Greatly Benefits LGB Students
Gay-sensitive HIV education in high schools helps lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) students reduce risky sexual behavior and may alleviate their risk of suicide.

Teasing and Taunting Leads to Depression
Getting taunted and bullied during school puts adolescents at greater risk for anxiety and depression, according to a new report.

Schools Must Go Beyond Gay-Straight Alliances for LGBT Youth
While LGBT youth are benefiting from Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) in schools, the programs are not all that LGBT youth need, according to a new study conducted by the Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies (IGLSS).

Homeless LGBT Youth at Greater Risk for Substance Abuse
There are greater difficulties for LGBT homeless youth when compared to heterosexual homeless youth.

Nearly $900,000 Awarded for Study of Gay Youth
A grant totaling nearly $900,000 was awarded to researchers at San Francisco State University to study lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth that come out to members of their family during adolescence over three years.

STUDY: Children of Lesbian Parents Don’t Have More Mental Health Problems
Children of lesbian parents don’t have more mental health problems when compared to children with heterosexual parents, according to a new study.

Gay Teens Not Necessarily Distressed
A pediatrician at the Indiana University School of Medicine released a study on Monday that suggests differences in the emotional development between gay and straight teens is fairly negligible.