Search Results for: lgbtq
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Gender-Affirming Care: What Is Top Surgery?
More transgender and nonbinary Americans are taking the next step in affirming their identity by seeking chest contouring surgery, or top surgery.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Changing Therapists: When Your Therapist Isn’t a Match
Seeing a therapist can be important for maintaining your mental health. It's important you find a therapist who's the right match for you.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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What Is Gender Dysphoria? Symptoms and How to Help
Understanding gender dysphoria can help you find the health care you need or help you support a loved one. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: How to Support Someone Who’s Coming Out
Dr. Joy Gero talks about what you should and should not say when someone comes out to you, as well as other ways to be a good ally.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Finding Help for Suicidal Thoughts
If you're dealing with suicidal thoughts, you aren't alone — and you don't need to go it alone. Here's how to get the help you need.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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How to Help a Suicidal Friend
Have friend who may attempt suicide? Learn more about suicide prevention tips so you can help an at-risk friend.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Depression and Anxiety in The Transgender Community
Transgender people have an increased risk of anxiety and depression, but a supportive social network reduces this risk.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Supporting Transgender and Other Gender-Diverse Youth: Understanding Gender Identity in Children
Want to be an ally to gender-diverse youth? Here are some tips to help you support transgender and gender-diverse youth.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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The Effects of School Bullying
It's common for kids to engage in playful teasing with friends or siblings. When both kids are having fun, it's usually harmless. But, according to KidsHealth.org, when teasing becomes hurtful or mean, is ongoing, or gets physical, it has crossed the line into bullying.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics