Family behavior key to health of gay youth

Young gay people whose parents or guardians responded negatively when they revealed their sexual orientation were more likely to attempt suicide, experience severe depression and use drugs than those whose families accepted the news, according to a new study.

The way in which parents or guardians respond to a youth's sexual orientation profoundly influences the child's mental health as an adult, say researchers at San Francisco State University, ... Full Story »

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Kristin Gorski
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by Kristin Gorski - Dec. 30, 2008

Interesting report on a key study about parental attitudes towards their gay children. Well-written and thoughtful. Additional sources, quotations and context needed to round out the piece -- how about quotations from family members, additional pediatricians, school counselors?

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