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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Gender-Affirming Care Department Passes Internal Review

Allegations made by a former employee whose dubious claims were previously disputed by patients and families have been found to be unsubstantiated.

Turning a Tortured Adolescence Into a TV Series

Coming out at 16 was mostly a nightmare for Ryan Zamo. He found catharsis by writing and producing his own show about the gay teen experience.

How Coming Out as a Gay Teacher Helped My Students

Being out only endeared this teacher to his adolescent charges. 

Why My Queer Heart Wept Through 'Stranger Things 2'

Eleven's delayed adolescence reminds this writer of her own homophobia-stunted youth.

Study: Hormone Therapy Connected to Lower Suicide Risk in Trans Youth

The research was conducted by the Trevor Project and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Adolescent Health.

S.C. Lawmaker Tries to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry says bills like these can be dangerous for kids' mental health.

Right-Wing Nutjob Thinks Pop Culture is 'Mass Producing' LGBTQ People

Catholic League president Bill Donohue says the entertainment industry is driving the LGBTQ agenda and enticing adolescents to "experiment." 

Op-ed: My Life as a Gay Boy Scout

Gay author Christopher Bram recounts how scouting helped him make it through adolescence and discover his true self.

Books for Young LGBT Folks

First loves, family problems, compelling discoveries, self-realization, and acceptance during adolescence to adult years are among the things found in this collection of books.

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Tennessee Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.

Inside The Gay Teen TV Revolution

Shows aimed at and about adolescents have transformed family TV viewing while shaping a generation’s understanding of what it means to be queer in real life.

Homeless to Hero: Shahera Hyatt

After struggling with housing instability in her adolescence, Shahera Hyatt now serves as one of the lead advisers in California's fight to end youth homelessness.

Op-ed: Margaret Thatcher, My First Gay Icon

As the U.K.'s first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, is laid to rest Wednesday, one man reflects on life during his adolescence under the Iron Lady.

'Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria' Is Biased Junk Science

A frighteningly biased piece on trans youth was published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, says Brynn Tannehill, who breaks down why it's so wrong.

The boy who loved too much

An interview with author Mack Friedman about his debut novel, Setting the Lawn on Fire, a powerful coming-of-age tale about adolescent queer desire

Share This with A Conservative: Transgender Children Are At Risk

According to the Journal of Adolescent Health, transgender kids and teenagers are more likely than their peers to struggle with mental health issues, suicidal tendencies, and self-harm. 

Keeping LGBT youth alive

The Trevor Project runs the only national 365-days-a-year hotline for LGBT youth--or any adolescent--who's considering suicide. Logging 1,000 calls a month at 866-4-U-TREVOR, the help line is a vital resource at the holidays and all year long.

Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study

This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.

Study: Teens Do Even Better With Lesbian Parents Than Straight Ones

The researchers found just slight differences between teens raised by stable lesbian couples and those raised by long-term straight couples, but the few points of difference favored the lesbian-led families.

STUDY: PrEP Works for Gay and Bi Teens Too

New research shows the HIV prevention strategy is also effective for young people.