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Evidence suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people may disproportionately utilize mental health service However, there are serious concerns about the quality of mental health care that LGBT people receive. The well-documented history of having "homosexuality" classified as a mental disorder may lead to iatrogenic problems - disorders induced in a patient by a physician's actions or words. In addition, there are four specific diagnoses within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition,3 that are potentially applicable to transgender persons. (Healthy People 2010: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health 205) Vermont Resources List of Mental Health Providers from RU12's Vermont Diversity Project Mental Health Resources in Vermont Mental Health for Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Gay Men Mental Health Homosexuality and Mental Health Transgender Health: Emotional Issues Depression/Bipolar Gay.com: Depression Gay Health: Depression Stress and Depression Bipolar NIMH Depression National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA): The Mission of the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association is to educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and their families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. (800) 826-3632 Eating Disorders Gay Health: Eating Disorders Obesity and Eating Disorders in the LGBT Populations NIMH Eating Disorder Suicide Facts about suicide Preventing Suicide Fact Sheet Suicide information from the National Institutes of Mental Health Youth Suicide Problems - Gay/Bisexual Male Focus Professional Associations for GLBT American Psychoanalytic Association's Committee on Gay and Lesbian Issues Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual issues in counseling Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists (AGLP) The American Psychology Association's Society of the Psychiatric Study of Lesbians, Gays and Bisexual Issues Reparative Therapy - attempts to change sexual orientation. While still promoted by some religious groups, is not endorsed by leading medical and psychological organizations. American Psychoanalytic Association's Position on Reparative Therapy American Psychiatric Association COPP Position Statement on Therapies Focused on Attempts to Change Sexual Orientation (Reparative or Conversion Therapies) Facts About Changing Sexual Orientation Helplines Gay and Lesbian Helpline: The national toll-free Gay and Lesbian Helpline is operated by Fenway Community Health Center in Boston. It provides free confidential information, referrals, crisis intervention, and support to callers seven evenings a week. Typical topics include safer sex and coming out. (888) 340-4528. The Gay And Lesbian National Hotline: Operates Monday - Friday 3pm-7pm and Saturday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, PDT. (888) THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) The Peer Listening LineL A toll-free hotline, staffed 7 p.m. - 1 A.M. Mon-Fri by trained youth volunteers. Young people can talk to a peer without being judged or rushed into any decision they are not prepared to make. Issues include sexuality and safer sex practices, coming out, HIV and AIDS, depression and suicide, and anti-gay/lesbian harassment and violence. (800) 399-PEER The Trevor Helpline: A national 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention hotline aimed at gay or questioning youth. The Trevor Helpline is geared toward helping those in crisis, or anyone wanting information on how to help someone in crisis. All calls are handled by trained counselors, and are free and confidential. (800) 850-8078. Other NIMH Information on a variety of mental health conditions/problems NIMH Medication and Mental Disorders

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