Sexuality News

Depression and suicidality in gay men require significantly increased efforts from health care providers, educators and researchers, according to recent findings.

Transgender and bisexual adults were significantly more likely to report unmet needs for mental health care and untreated depression, compared with cisgender heterosexual women.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation — in partnership with the AAP and the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians — today released a comprehensive support guide for the parents, allies and health care providers of transgender children.

Suicide prevention interventions for sexual and gender minority youth are lacking, despite higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among this population.

The upcoming U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress Conference will fulfill this year’s theme of “mental wellness” through a plethora of offerings, including educational sessions, networking events, poster presentations, exhibitions and more

Recent findings suggest classifying health-related categories associated with transgender identity outside of the classification of mental disorders in the ICD-11.

As part of a new series from Lancet, a review of research on transgender health indicated areas of need, particularly highlighting the lack of research regarding general health in transgender individuals.

ATLANTA — Elspeth "Cam" Ritchie, MD, MPH, of the Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists, explains how psychiatrists and mental health professionals can address sexual health and intimacy among service members who have been injured in combat.

ATLANTA — Elspeth "Cam" Ritchie, MD, MPH, of the Society of Uniformed Services Psychiatrists, discusses proposals and action papers reviewed among the American Psychiatric Association Assembly prior to the start of the association’s annual meeting.

Younger age, lower education and lower income increased risk for poor mental health among gay and bisexual men, according to recent findings.