Adults who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual are more likely than adults who identify as straight to experience serious thoughts of suicide, mental health conditions including major depressive episodes and they are more likely to use substances like alcohol or drugs, according to a new US government report.
  • TheSwede@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Who would have though that being told from a young age that you’re sick and disgusting for being attracted to different people than them would lead to mental health issues. Sadly I know people who would see articles such as this to confirm their beliefs, “They do drugs and are depressed because they know what they’re doing is wrong”.

    While my country has definitely gone a long way towards being inclusive and accepting theres still a lot of hate behind closed door or in blue collar jobs, mostly from the older generations.

  • Storksforlegs@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    People who are gay, lesbian or bi (not sure why trans and other groups have been left out?) have to put up with an extra layer of societal bullshit. No kidding!

    Also, not like efforts to make the world more accepting to queer people now have the added threat of internet-radicalized maniacs.

  • Bappity@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    this is a complete suprise I can’t believe that being banned in 70+ countries and being raised and taught that your very existence is against nature would cause mental health problems