Stigmabase | North America

Massachusetts court to hear gay parental rights case  - The same state court that paved the way for same-sex marriage in the United States is now being asked to decide a complicated case ...

Watch happy stories of Indian LGBTQ people coming out to their parents  - Kicking off with Chanchal's story last week, a new seven-part web series, Coming Out, features inspiring tales of members of the LGBTQ community ...

Tax Day: LGBTQ People Left Behind by “Qualifying Child” and “Qualifying Relative” Tests  - For LGBTQ people and families, tax season can raise unique filing questions. Ahead of Tax Day, which falls on April 18 this year, HRC is highlighting ...

Hundreds sing 'Let Us Pee' outside of North Carolina governor's mansion  - A gathering to protest North Carolina's new law overturning protections for LGBT people and mandating that transgender people use the restroom of ...

Why do straight white men get so many gay magazine covers?  - The rapper and I were discussing the lack of diversity and representation found in mainstream LGBTQ media, an important subject that has gained a ...

State should approach transgender issues with 'open minds and hearts,' guest column  - Attempts are still being made to pass discriminatory Anti- LGBTQ legislation that prevents transgender people from using the restrooms with which they ...

Michael Sam Spills How He's Been Treated By LGBTQ and Black Communities  - In the interview, Sam opens up to the UK-based magazine about the major differences between how he's been treated by the LGBTQ and Black ...

LGBT Advocates Talk Supporter Mobilization as HRC Global Summit Concludes  - Jennifer Lu, an openly lesbian politician who recently ran for a seat in the Taiwanese Parliament, presented on the importance of LGBTQ leaders ...

Can a Blood Test Diagnose Mental Illness ?  - For people with mental illness , diagnosis is only the first step towards finding the right treatment. Sometimes that initial diagnosis is wrong—patients ...

Half of parents of uninsured minority children unaware of Medicaid eligibility  - Fifty-one percent of parents of uninsured minority children are not aware they are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, ...

Living with Adult Acne can be very distressing for grown-ups too  - Problem skin is not just for teenagers , thousands of adults are now presenting with acne each year. According to a survey by Whatclinic.com, ...

Facts You Need To Know About Mental Health Problems in Teens  -  Teenagers are more susceptible to mental health problems compared to other age groups. Though every teenager goes through emotional struggles, ...

10 Celebrities Who Talk About Mental Health  - According to Mental Health America, depression in teens is increasing at an "alarming" rate. Luckily, these celebs opened up about their battle with ...

Could this simple eye test help diagnose autism? Tracking a child's gaze provides 'clear evidence ...  - The earlier a child is diagnosed with autism, the sooner they can receive .... 'To reduce the age at diagnosis we need early referrals to child health  ...

The warning signs of teen suicide  - Christy Buck, the executive direct of the Mental Health Foundation of West ... She said the warning signs of suicide in teens often include anger and ...

Hawaii's High Teen Suicide Rates Prompts State To Improve Mental Health Care Services  - Mental health care services in Hawaii have been made more accessible especially among young teenagers . The country is one of the states in the US ...