Tag: suicide
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Transgender activist Henry Berg-Brousseau and Ky. state senator’s son dies by suicide at 24
The son of Louisville Democratic state Sen. Karen Berg has died by suicide at age 24.
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Gay and bisexual men have a lower risk of suicide in more tolerant countries
Gay and bisexual men who move from a country with a high stigma against LGBTQ people to a country with good LGBTQ rights experience a significantly lower risk of suicide and depression, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
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French Transgender Teen Takes Own Life After Being Humiliated By School Guidance Counsellor
Last week the trans community in France lost a sister, with a 17-year-old trans girl taking her life only days after she was shamed by a school administrator for dressing as her true self and wearing a skirt, Australian Star Observer reports.
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Matthew James – «Right Now»
Matthew James Harrou Sivertson (born August 11th, 1996 in Minneapolis, Minnesota), better known by his stage name Matthew James, is a Moroccan-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and professional pianist located in Los Angeles, CA.
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New online service to tackle suicide in the LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ+ people are being left out of the conversation… It’s time for action on suicide in the LGBTQ+ community.
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He was cut off by relatives after revealing he was gay
Khakan Qureshi considered suicide while trying to conceal his sexuality from his family