Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who made our first Annual NY LGBT Health Month here in Rochester a wonderful time of celebration, learning, having fun, being heard and supporting one another.

An extra special thanks to all of the organizations and individuals that planned, hosted ...

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Everyone deals with stress in their life. As LGBT people, there are aspects of our experience that can create more stress for us on a daily basis: homophobia, transphobia, discrimination, coming out. Find healthy ways to reduce stress: talk to a friend, go for a walk or bike ride, or ...

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Many LGBT people report feelings of isolation---especially youth, seniors and those in rural communities. Connecting with other LGBT people, getting support and building community can be the foundation of a healthy life. Seek out LGBT groups and organizations in your area---join a club/group or volunteer---and connect with other LGBT ...

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LGBT people are often the target of violence---from strangers and even at the hands of people we love and trust. Domestic Violence occurs in about 1 in 4 LGBT relationships. 20% of respondents in a recent study reported experiencing a sexual orientation based personal or property crime, and another recent ...

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A 2000 survey reported that 70 percent of lesbians and 60 percent of gay men admitted having sought mental health counseling in some form. It’s normal to feel ‘down’ sometimes, but if those feelings persist or become too extreme, consider talking to a professional about it. There are also ...

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LGBT youth face great challenges. They are at greater risk for academic failure because schools are often unsafe. Lack of support often leads to feelings of isolation and depression; and LGBT youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide. Offer support to local organizations that provide services ...

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LGBT people come in all ages…and our community’s seniors are an important part of who we are, but services for them are often lacking. Find a group for LGBT seniors in your area or a program that serves them and donate your time, money and/or support.

Rainbow ...

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Okay, so it's definitely been a lot longer than I promised in On the Bright Side, where I said I'd try to post everyday about something that I'm grateful for. But nonetheless, here it is...

In light of the vote on marriage last week in the New ...

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I was amazed this morning when I came across a blog on Feministe that was written last week about the 'gratefulness ritual' some bloggers incorporate on their blogs. It's so simple, but its a really great idea. It basically entails posting a short piece everyday (or somewhere in that ...

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Welcome, welcome everybody!!

The making of this website has been a really exciting experience! I hope you enjoy reading, exploring, and interacting here as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Before I get too carried away, let me introduce myself. My name is Allegra Anka, I'm an LGBT Health ...

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