Health

Are jokesters screwing up our data on gay teenagers?

Teens are mischievous, not to be trusted. You've probably heard the trope before – maybe you even believe it yourself. But is the stereotype now warping our trust of scientific results?

Psychology & Psychiatry

It may not 'get better' for bisexual teens

The "It Gets Better" Project was launched in 2010 as an attempt to address suicides amongst lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual teens by recording online reminders that their lives will improve as they leave school and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Probing Question: How important is coming out of the closet?

What is life like for young gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered people in our nation today? Your impression might depend on which news report you happen to catch. Stories reporting on Gay-Straight Alliance clubs in conservative ...