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LGBTQ Youth Health: What to Talk About During Pride Month

in Co-Occuring Disorders / Depression / E-News / Gender / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / LGBTQ rights / Mental Health / Mental Health / Outlet / Parent Tips / Parent-Teen Communication / Parenting / Pride Month / Stigma / Suicide Prevention / Transgender by Adolescent Counseling Services June 15, 2016January 27, 2022 0 comments

By Justin Toro and Donna Futterman, M.D., US News Health June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning – or LGBTQ – Pride Month. For many, it’s the colorful and provocative gay pride parades that define the occasion, but beyond the glitter lies a much deeper meaning. LGBTQ Pride acknowledges this community’s violent struggle, pays homage […]

Substance Abuse in the LGBTQQ+ Community

in Drugs & Alcohol / E-News / Gender identity / LGBTQ Issues / Outlet by Adolescent Counseling Services January 28, 2016January 27, 2022 0 comments

Written By: Dafne Luna, Outlet Program Coordinator The use of recreational drugs and alcohol in this community is incredibly widespread and, unfortunately, is sometimes encouraged as a cultural norm. For many queer and trans* youth, drinking is almost a rite of passage into Queer culture. There are very few places, meetups, and activities where large […]