By Christopher Bergland — 2018
Low self-esteem is the prime driver of self-harm among gay and lesbian students.
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Growing up isn’t easy. Many young people face daily tormenting and bullying, and this is especially true for LGBTQ kids and teens. In response to a number of tragic suicides by LGBTQ students, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner, Terry Miller.
A son is coming out to his very traditional Latino father over lunch. The father makes it clear he will not accept his son’s sexual orientation.
Asian parents tell their son that he is an embarrassment to their culture for being gay. What will nearby diners say?
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A new documentary produced by our colleagues at Milwaukee PBS in collaboration with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel follows four young people from Wisconsin who are navigating mental health challenges.
What must families know if they have a loved one with a mental illness? In his talk, Dr. Lloyd Sederer discusses the four things we all must know to help those who may be struggling around us.
There’s a widespread belief that if you have solid self-esteem you don’t need outside affirmation and praise. This is patently untrue, by the way.