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May 24, 2013
Why I am admitting my mental health issues

As people mark Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Bisi Alimi explains his own problems and why it has taken so long to own up to them

When Angelina Jolie talked openly about her mastectomy, many people commended her on her bravery. I have always admired her courage. From the screen to real life she has had a positive impact on so many women’s lives.

The mere fact she was comfortable enough to talk about her cancer fears will give other women the confidence they need to fight their cancer risks head-on.

November 23, 2012
NZ trans man uses tattoo to join Movember

Sam Orchard brings awareness to trans men's mental health this November

A transgender man in New Zealand is joining annual moustache-growing-for-charity month Movember, despite not being able to grow facial hair.

Sam Orchard is using a tattooed moustache on his finger to join Movember and has created Team Fauxstache with a friend to raise awareness about trans men, Stuff.co.nz reports.

October 9, 2012
Headspace offers to ease burden of secrecy from LGBTI youth

Australian mental health charity headspace launches new campaign aimed at LGBTI youth

Australian mental health charity headspace has launched an ad campaign to support LGBTI young people.

Eye-catching posters and postcards reading ‘Charlie vs The Big Secret’ call on young people who feel they have to keep their sexuality a secret to contact headspace.

Headspace chief executive Chris Tanti said:

‘The pressure to fit in and be accepted often means holding onto a big secret and this may lead to mental health problems like anxiety and stress.

October 5, 2012
UK shrink struck off for 'gay cure' therapy

Investigative journalist calls for tougher regulations for therapists, as BACP formally opposes 'gay cure' practices

A UK psychotherapist has been struck off for using 'gay cure' therapy, after a two and a half year battle by an undercover journalist.

Lesley Pilkington, a 61-year-old who had been a shrink for 20 years, had her membership suspended from the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in May 2012 after she was found to be telling patients she could cure their sexuality.

October 4, 2012
Student who had 'gay cure' sues California over new law

A college student who claims he had same-sex attractions but was 'cured' after conversion therapy has filed a lawsuit against California, which has banned the 'treatments' for minors

A college student who claims he had same-sex attractions but was 'cured' after conversion therapy has filed a lawsuit against California, which has enacted a law that bans the so-called 'treatments' for under 18s.

Aaron Blitzer, who is studying to be a therapist in that field, believes the banning of the therapy intrudes on First Amendment protections of free speech, privacy and freedom of religion.

August 6, 2012
US shrinks say trans no longer 'mental illness'

American Psychiatric Association removes transgender from mental illness category after years of LGTB lobbying

Transgender people are no longer considered 'mentally ill' by the American Psychiatric Association.

The mental health organization's decision to replace the term 'gender identity disorder' with 'gender dysphoria' means transgender is no longer categorized as a mental illness and comes after years of campaigning by activists.

April 1, 2012
The drug epidemic that is hitting gay men hard

‘Chems’ are highly addictive - GSN investigates the dark side of pleasure

On Caledonia Road, in the heart of London’s Kings Cross, there is a small shopfront painted bright purple and a discreet sign that confirms that this is the home of London Friend.

This nondescript, unassuming premises is the frontline in an ongoing campaign to educate gay men in Britain's capital about the risks that they’re taking and the harm that they’re doing to themselves.