Loneliness, Isolation As LGBTQ+ Spiritual Beings
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist— It should be no surprise to anyone. Loneliness and social isolation are a national healthcare epidemic. According to the…
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Trans, NonBinary People: Accessing Health Care During The Pandemic
This Op-Ed highlights many of the struggles that trans and nonbinary and focuses on the message: “It’s Ok To Be Concerned: Call Your Doctor Anyway”…
Tis The Season To Be Jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la …
What the Holiday Season and “Family” Members; What Happens to Trans People By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw */TRT Columnist— It’s the holiday season again and tis…
Possible Depression Issues That I Ignored During My Transition
By: Deja Nicole Greenlaw*/ TRT Columnist I was surfing the Internet the other day looking for information on depression and I found a short video,…
Writing & Reflection: Fighting Depression By Putting Pen To Paper
By: Mike Givens/TRT Assistant Editor— I often struggle with how much of myself I should let leak into my columns. Part of me wants to…
Faith, God &Family: You Are Light, Even If You Experience Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Faith Columnist— Many experience loneliness and isolation, especially this time of year. Sometimes unhealthy self-medication is used like drugs, food, or…
The Frivolist: 8 Tips For Dealing With Social Media Stress And Sadness
By Mikey Rox*/TRT Special— When social networks first gained popularity—back in the days of AOL chat rooms—it was exciting, fun, and a generally positive experience….
Faith, God And Family: Experiencing & Overcoming Depression
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist— Depression is not something I’d wish on my worst enemy. It’s been a companion of mine for much of my…
Washington Gov. Signs Law Ending Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ youth
NCLR’s Born Perfect Campaign Successful in Efforts to Prohibit Conversion Therapy in the state of Washington OLYMPIA, WA—Today, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law…
LGBTs, People Living with HIV Have Disproportionately Benefitted from ACA, Have Much at Stake in Reform Debate
BOSTON―Today, The Fenway Institute of Fenway Health released a policy brief outlining the essential elements of a revised national health insurance strategy to ensure that…
LGBTQ Allies Speak Out About An Act Concerning the Protection of Youth from Conversion Therapy
Supporters of HB 6695, a bill to ban conversion therapy, spoke today about their personal and professional experience counseling and advocating for LGBTQ youth, including…
5 Things You Need to Do If Someone You Love Suffers from Depression
By: Mikey Rox*/Special to TRT— September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As someone who has experienced the devastation of suicide in mourning the loss of…
Fenway Health Denounces TN Law Allowing Health Care Providers to Decline to Treat LGBT Patients
BOSTON, Mass.—Fenway Health denounced HB 1840, a Tennessee bill signed Wednesday, April 27 by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, which allows therapists and counselors to refuse…
World’s Largest Psychiatric Association Condemns Conversion Therapy
SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the world’s largest organization of mental health professionals—representing more than 200,000 people in 118 countries—called for an end to the discredited practice of…
Study Shows Trans Kids Thrive Under Support
A new study shows that trans kids succeed in life when they have supportive families. Researchers at the University of Washington say that trans kids…
Transgender Vets: Higher Rates of Mental & Medical Health Issues; National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day By: Eric Brus* In recent years, many research studies have identified significant health disparities―including very high rates…
Biz Corner: “What Now?” Moving Forward in 2016 with Coaching Expert Shana Hirandandani
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter— FLORENCE, Mass.—Recently, The Rainbow Times caught up with Life, Career and Relationship Coaching expert Shana Hirandandani about how LGBTQ individuals can…
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What is It and What Can be Done
By: Al Gentile/TRT Reporter— It’s no secret that LGBTQ people suffer heavily from depression given the societal pressures for gender and sexual conformity and ill-treatment…
Report: Addresses Health Disparities Faced by LGBTQ Youth Of Color
LGBTQ youth of color experience disproportionate challenges to their physical and mental health, according to an extensive survey released by The Fenway Institute. The Our Health…
20th Anniversary: Country’s Longest Running Queer Youth Theater Company
Special Honoree: Bob Rivers, President and COO of Eastern Bank BOSTON – The Theater Offensive is proud to honor its award-winning theater program for LGBTQ…
ADL Testifies in Support of Banning Youth Conversion Therapy
BOSTON, Mass.—The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today submitted testimony to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, in support of House Bill No….
GLAD Calls for End to Conversion Therapy in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Mass.—Bennett Klein, Senior Attorney for Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) testified today in favor of banning the destructive practice of so-called “conversion…
American College of Physicians Publishes 2nd Edition of The Fenway Guide to LGBT Health
New content teaches current, future providers about the unique health care needs of sexual and gender minorities PHILADELPHIA, Penn.—The American College of Physicians (ACP) today…