GLBT Teens Health & Wellness
Health and wellness issues affect both our physical as well as our mental health. This holistic view sees health as something that is affected by everything from self-esteem, to sexuality and health care.
Finding Support for GLBT Teens
All teens need support, but sometimes finding support for gay teens can be tough. Luckily, many teens have supportive families. And more and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people.
All teens need support, but sometimes finding support for gay teens can be tough. Luckily, many teens have supportive families. And more and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people.
Health Tips for GLBT Teens
Staying healthy is not just about eating a balanced diet and getting eight hours of sleep a night. Your health is made up of a variety of emotional and physical components. Sometimes this is called a holistic, view of health. Here are five health tips for GLBT teens that are just as important as layin…
Resources and Support for GLBT Teens
More and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people and their families.
More and more schools provide safe environments for GLBT youth. Additionally, there are numerous GLBT organizations that can provide services to young people and their families.
Benefits of Being Out to Your Doctor
There are some good reasons for gay teens to come out to their doctors.
There are some good reasons for gay teens to come out to their doctors.
Finding Support for Gay Teens
All teens need support, but sometimes it can be harder to find support for gay teens.
All teens need support, but sometimes it can be harder to find support for gay teens.
Gay Teens At Risk For Online Predators
Information on why gay teens may be at higher risk for online predators.
Information on why gay teens may be at higher risk for online predators.
GLBT National Helpline
The GLBT National Helpline has two phone hotlines, (one specifically for youth) for people in need.
The GLBT National Helpline has two phone hotlines, (one specifically for youth) for people in need.
Health Tips for GLBT Teens
Five important health considerations specifically for GLBT teens.
Five important health considerations specifically for GLBT teens.
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking.
Helpful Information About Gay Teen Smoking.
Is Teen Suicide a Bigger Risk if You are GLBT?
Information on GLBT Teen Suicide.
Information on GLBT Teen Suicide.
Q & A with Rebecca Haskell on GLBT Bullying
Interview with Rebecca Haskell, a criminology graduate student studying GLBT bullying.
Interview with Rebecca Haskell, a criminology graduate student studying GLBT bullying.
Same Sex Sexual Assault
Gay teens can be victims of rape and sexual assualt. Here's information.
Gay teens can be victims of rape and sexual assualt. Here's information.
Screening Guidelines Help Address Gay Teen Suicide
The medical community is taking the issue of gay teen suicide seriously with new screening guidelines.
The medical community is taking the issue of gay teen suicide seriously with new screening guidelines.
Transgender Health Issues for Teens
Transgender health issues, including those related to transitioning, (altering one's gender presentation to match one's gender identity) and accessing appropriate health care can be important for teens.
Transgender health issues, including those related to transitioning, (altering one's gender presentation to match one's gender identity) and accessing appropriate health care can be important for teens.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an organization committed to preventing suicide among gay youth.
The Trevor Project is an organization committed to preventing suicide among gay youth.
10 Things for Lesbians Should Discuss with Their Doctors
Important health issues for lesbians from About's Guide to Lesbian Life.
Important health issues for lesbians from About's Guide to Lesbian Life.
Mike Hardcastle's Health Zone
Get information from About.com's Teen Advice Guide on a whole range of health issues.
Get information from About.com's Teen Advice Guide on a whole range of health issues.
Teen Suicide
About's guide to Gay Life addresses suicide among GLBT teens.
About's guide to Gay Life addresses suicide among GLBT teens.
Tips for Healthy Gay Living
7 tips for leading a healthy gay life from About's guide to Gay Life.
7 tips for leading a healthy gay life from About's guide to Gay Life.