Mental Health/Depression
Living on the Edge: Gay men, Depression and Risk-taking
In September 2006, the Institute released Living on the Edge: Gay Men, Depression and Risk-taking, a white paper that explores the known relationships among gay men, mental health and high-risk behaviors. The paper explores the complex relationships among gay men, depression and risk-taking behaviors, and examines the implications of these interactions for health promotion programs.
Headspace and AFL Player's Association say No to Homophobia
Headspace (Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation) joins forces with the AFL Player's Association (AFLPA) to say no to homophobia.
Feeling Queer and Blue
FEELING QUEER AND BLUE: A review of the literature on depression and related issues among gay, lesbian, bisexual and other homosexually active people.
Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual. Transgender, Intersex health & wellbeing
The Ministerial Advisory Committee on Gay and Lesbian Health (MACGLH) provides advice to the Minister for Health and the Department of Human Services (DHS) on matters relating to the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) Victorians.
Speak Your Mind: MSM Talk About Identity and Mental Health
What is meant by the terms ‘gay man' and ‘mental health disorder'? How might this be important for mental health service provision? In the last 20 years considerable research has been done on gay men and mental health services. Presented at the Health in Difference 5 Conference - 2005
Rates and predictors of mental illness in gay men, lesbians and bisexual men and women (UK)
There is a dearth of research into the mentalhealth of gay men, lesbians and bisexualmen and women in the UK. The aims of this paper are to assess rates and possible predictors of mental illness in these groups. A comprehensive assessment was made of the psychological and social well-being of a sample of gay men, lesbians and bisexual men and women, identified using‘snowball’sampling.
