Stigmabase | North America

Diverse groups gather to affirm LGBTQ community  - In the 35 years since the first Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade and Festival, the U.S. has made groundbreaking, albeit gradual progress in the ...

Vancouver Pride Society says LGBTQ community 'hyper aware' in wake of Orlando massacre  - Vancouver's Pride Society is calling on the straight community to join this year's parade in a statement of solidarity and support with the LGBTQ  ...

An Open Letter to People Who Are LGBTQ  - It is now four days since the heinous attack in Orlando. In the world of cable news, an eternity has already passed. But for those of us entrusted with ...

How LGBTQ women find their place under the vast Pride umbrella  - In some ways, the LGBTQ community is like any large community: Despite the rainbow flags and inclusive anthems, the movement is not immune to ...

Chicago's Latino Community stands with the LGBTQ Latino Community  - This weekend, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer ( LGBTQ ) community was attacked in Orlando, Florida in what is considered to be ...

What 14 LGBTQ influencers want the community to know after Orlando - But the LGBTQ community, undoubtedly targeted in the attack on a queer nightclub, is experiencing the brunt of the trauma — especially Latinx ...

From Tragedy, Some Hope: Muslim LGBTQ Look To Dispel Taboos  - After Sunday, I was standing with one foot in this new camp of LGBTQ , and in this other camp of being Muslim,” she said, “and underneath my feet ...

Local LGBTQ youth fearful, but will continue to fight after Orlando attack  - They were born decades after the first Pride parade stepped off in the streets of Columbus. Unlike every generation before them, they will be adults ...

10 Healthy Snacks for Kids  - Healthy eating need not be boring. Chef Arun Sundararaj from The Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi suggests some easy tips to up your child's health  ...

Taking folic acid during pregnancy may decrease childhood obesity risk  - 'Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on child health , as well as the health of a mother after pregnancy,' said lead ...

Too little sleep linked to health problems in children , teens  - Updated sleep recommendations for children and teens point to the benefits of getting enough sleep and the dangers of getting too little. “At least 25 ...

Mass shooters may not suffer from mental illness  - Researchers at the University of Missouri say mental illness may not always lead a person to kill innocent people. In fact, they say labeling mass ...

8 Artists Raising Awareness About Mental Illness  - Rising pop star, Halsey has been open about her battle with Bipolar Disorder , and recently addressed her struggle in an interview with Elle Magazine.

Mental health treatment is key to slowing gun deaths  - In an era in which PTSD is finally coming out of the closet, our 20th-century culture surrounding mental illness isn't simply shameful. It's deadly. Instead ...

Link Suspected Between Workaholics And Mental Illness  - Recent studies indicate that the statistics for mental health disorders among workaholics is higher than the stats for those who find more balance in ...

Gaps in Youth Mental Health Care  - In this country, there are huge gaps in mental health care for young people. Here, we'll explore avenues to help close the gap, including how family ...