General Health

Welcome to the General Health page.  Here you will find articles and reports on the health of sexual minorities beyond the realm of HIV.  From other sexually transmitted infections to mental health and substance use, this is your spot for a more comprehensive look at sexual minority health.

Articles - All

Dr. Gurvinder Kalra on Coming Out post-377
India | 23 Apr, 2012 | English

Are Our Future Doctors Receiving Enough Training to Care for LGBT People?
United States of America | 04 Jan, 2012 | English

Homosexuality a 'Curable Disorder': Israeli Textbook Stirs up Controversy
Israel | 26 Dec, 2011 | English

Bill repeal will traumatise gays: psych
Australia | 20 Dec, 2011 | English

Health Initiative for Men reminds gay men to Take Time For Your Mind
Canada | 15 Dec, 2011 | English

Comparing 'doctor' and 'patient' beliefs about the role of illicit drug use in gay men's depression.
United States of America | 28 Nov, 2011 | English

Gay, Lesbian Older Adults Face Adversity, Depression
United States of America | 17 Nov, 2011 | English

Sexual Compulsivity, Co-Occurring Psychosocial Health Problems, and HIV Risk Among Gay and Bisexual Men: Further Evidence of a Syndemic.
United States of America | 17 Nov, 2011 | English

I will survive - Personal LGBT stories in Singapore
Singapore | 16 Nov, 2011 | English

Sexual, Behavioral, and Quality of Life Characteristics of Healthy Weight, Overweight, and Obese Gay and Bisexual Men: Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study.
Western Europe, Northern Europe & North America | 25 Oct, 2011 | English

The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding.
United States of America | 21 Oct, 2011 | English

A retirement home for gay people in Spain
Spain | 02 Oct, 2011 | English

Sexual orientation and differences in mental health, stress, and academic performance in a national sample of u.s. College students.
United States of America | 01 Oct, 2011 | English

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health issues, disparities, and information resources.
United States of America | 01 Oct, 2011 | English

European Parliament: World Health Organization must stop treating transgender people as mentally ill
Western Europe, Northern Europe & North America | 29 Sep, 2011 | English

Gay Men Talking About Health: Are Sexuality and Health Interlinked?
United States of America | 27 Sep, 2011 | English

Stigma within healthcare facilities blocks access to services for MSM and transgender
Asia | 26 Aug, 2011 | English

Comparing health and mental health needs, service use, and barriers to services among sexual minority youths and their peers.
United States of America | 01 Aug, 2011 | English

Press Statement: Mental Health Professionals criticize Union Health Minister's Statement on Homosexuality
India | 06 Jul, 2011 | English

Homophobia and HIV Risk: What's Family Got to Do With It?
United States of America | 09 Jun, 2011 | English

CDC study: Gay, bisexual teens do riskier things
United States of America | 06 Jun, 2011 | English

South Africa: MSM, Mental Health and Substance Abuse
South Africa | 02 Jun, 2011 | English

The Association between Penis Size and Sexual Health among Men Who Have Sex with Men
United States of America | 01 Jun, 2011 | English

New Primer for Healthcare Providers Aims to Improve Clinical Care for Men Who Have Sex with Men
Multi-Country | 17 May, 2011 | English

Experiencing violence in childhood increases HIV risk for men
United States of America | 04 May, 2011 | English

Isolated gay people and support from the LGBT community
United States of America | 20 Apr, 2011 | English

45% of Gays show signs of Major depression
Jamaica | 10 Apr, 2011 | English

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Recommended Actions to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Communities
United States of America | 04 Apr, 2011 | English

Body image and eating disorder symptoms in sexual minority men: A test and extension of objectification theory.
Multi-Country | 01 Apr, 2011 | English

U.S. Panel Suggests Research Into Causes and Prevalence of Health Issues Facing Gays
United States of America | 31 Mar, 2011 | English

Social Isolation May Hurt Health of Gay Older Adults
United States of America | 30 Mar, 2011 | English

Mental health of MSM and Transgender on blind spot
United Kingdom | 15 Feb, 2011 | English

Physiological impacts of homophobia
Multi-Country | 02 Feb, 2011 | English

US Institute of Medicine Releases New Report: The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding
United States of America | 01 Jan, 2011 | English

Mental health differences between young adults with and without same-sex contact: A simultaneous examination of underlying mechanisms.
Multi-Country | 01 Dec, 2010 | English

Implications of discrimination based on sexuality, gender, and race/ethnicity for psychological distress among working-class sexual minorities
United States of America | 11 Nov, 2010 | English

Comparing mental health and addiction characteristics of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/transsexual/queer and non-lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/transsexual/queer clients in a residential treatment setting.
United States of America | 29 Oct, 2010 | English

New study examines young LGBT smokers
United States of America | 24 Aug, 2010 | English

'Grupo Fênix': health protection, prevention and promotion for transvestites and gay men linked to a support group
Brazil | 16 Jun, 2010 | Portuguese

Why we're taking on homophobia in Canada's healthcare system
Canada | 12 May, 2010 | English

First Sri Lanka National Consultation Meeting on MSM, HIV and Sexual Health
Sri Lanka | 18 Nov, 2009 | English

From the front line - the impact of social, legal and judicial impediments to sexual health promotion, care and support
India | 01 Aug, 2008 | English

Health and wellbeing of transgender people in Australia and New Zealand
Multi-Country | 01 Aug, 2008 | English

Study on the prevention needs of men who have sex with men in the town of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso | 01 Aug, 2008 | English

Approche historique des réalités de transsesuels pour le prévention du VIH par voie d'auto-perception critique
Chile | 01 Aug, 2008 | English

Mental divide between HIV and non-HIV work should dissolve
India | English

Mental health issues of MSM and Transgender need attention
India | English

Advocacy Toolkit: Tools to Advocacte for LGBTQ Youth
Multi-Country | English