Stigmabase | North America

Canada Should Set An Example For The World On LGBTQ Rights  - Just like in the Toronto and Vancouver parades, Trudeau became the first sitting prime minister to walk in Montreal's pride march and was welcomed warmly by the thousands of people who came out for the festivities.

Here's why it's absolutely terrifying to be a gay or lesbian teen  - But the report just scratches the surface of just how difficult it is to be LGBTQ , even at a time of growing acceptance of the gay lifestyle and as courts ...

New LGBTQ school joins battle for trans rights in America  - Josh Farabee's 14th birthday fell on the same day as his first day at a brand new school. For him it was a double celebration. "For me, the ...

Trying To Understand Consent? Ask The LGBTQ And Kink Communities  - College students are negotiating consent, Laker and Boas are finding in their Consent Stories project, but it's the LGBTQ and kink communities that ...

Study shows how high bullying levels are for gay, lesbian teens  - Some 15,600 students, ages 14 to 17, across the country took the U.S. Centers for Disease Control National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. "We hear this abuse echoed in the voices of LBGTQ students every week in our youth group," said Larry DeShane Jr., operations manager for the Grand Rapids Pride Center, an organization 

Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth's Schooling & Mental Health Impacted By High Levels Of Bullying ...  - Lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth tend to get bullied via electronic means such as texting, websites, instant messaging, email, and chat rooms. Bullying ...

Trump wants to test immigrants on religious liberty and LGBT rights  - Donald Trump on Monday will call for a new ideological test for admission to the United States, vetting applicants on their stance on issues like religious freedom, gender equality and LGBT rights. The policy would represent a significant shift in how the U.S. manages entry into the country.

Rape and Assault: The Awful Reality Faced by LGB Students  - However, in the past that questionnaire hasn't allowed for specific exploration of the experiences of LGBTQ youth — that is, until this year with the ...

Is your child developing normally?  - It might seem like just another chore on the back-to-school task list, but there are plenty of good reasons why your child's required yearly physical is a ...

Health Economics study slams Michelle Obama's meals for 'fueling obesity epidemic'  - While well-intentioned, these government funded school meal programs that are aimed at making kids healthy are in fact making participating ...

How to Get Your Child Ready for a Successful School Year  - "As children grow, it's essential to make sure they are eating well, staying active and getting enough sleep. A few late summer adjustments can help children have a safe and productive school year," said Dr. Joseph Abularrage. He is chairman of the pediatrics department at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens in New York City.

Heart Health Not Ideal in Most Children  - A large proportion of U.S. children fail to meet the standards set for ideal cardiovascular health , with most having a poor diet and low physical activity, ...

Do TV Commercials Hurt Children's Health ? New Study Of Eating Habits, Food Choices  - Do you remember being so excited to eat fast food as a kid? Do you remember your passion and delight when passing McDonald's golden arches?

Racial Inequality In Mental Healthcare  - The 'menace' called racism has found its head in the area of healthcare in America . It is more disheartening to note that it affects a sensitive aspect of ...

Black & Hispanic kids rarely get help for mental health issues  - A new study has revealed that Black and Hispanic kids as well as young adults are nearly half as likely as their White counterparts to get mental  ...

Brain scans used to examine psychiatric disorders  - Brain scans are being used to shed light on how a genetic mutation linked to major psychiatric disorders affects the brain's structure and function.