Study: Family behavior key to health of gay youth
Monday, December 29, 2008 - 05:21
in Psychology & Sociology
(AP) -- 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.
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