By Michael Langlois, LICSW Introduction Risky Behaviors GLB Youth and Suicide How Social Workers Can Help GLB Youth Selected Readings This article identifies and examines risk factors for suicide, self-harm and substance abuse in gay, lesbian, bisexual and...
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How Do I Know If My Child Is Transgender?
By Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, and Stephanie Brill What Is Transgender? Everyone has a gender identity. Gender identity is our internal sense of being male or female. For most people, our basic awareness that we are male or female matches our physical body. When we're...
Couples Therapy for Lesbians and Gay Men
By Patti Geier, MSW, CSW When to Seek Treatment What to Look for in a Therapist Effects of Internal and External Homophobia Adoption, Insemination, and Raising Children Coming Out Family Issues Sex Roles How Couples Therapy Can Help When to Seek Treatment I...
Teens Are Coming Out at Earlier Ages
By Eun Kyung Kim Introduction Chris Krug had thought she was a lesbian from the time she was 8, but she felt certain after developing a serious crush on her best friend.She was in the fifth grade at the time.Krug formally came out a year later, as she started...
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Schools Can Provide Great Therapy Options
By Faye Beard For students with mental health issues, their best option for therapy could be right at their school in the social worker’s office. According to a recent study by the University of Texas at Arlington and Virginia Commonwealth University, more than 95% of...
Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?
The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?
The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....