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=GLBT / LGBT=

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
//"In modern usage, the term LGBT is intended to emphasize a diversity of "sexuality and gender identity-based cultures" and is sometimes used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual instead of exclusively to people who are homosexual, bisexual, or transgender. To recognize this inclusion, a popular variant adds the letter Q for those questioning their sexual identity (e.g., "LGBTQ" or "GLBTQ")." (//from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT//) I especially like the inclusion of 'questioning' in this description because I work with so many young people who are still developing a sense of who they are, including questioning their gender identity and sexual orientation. - SWQ//

**Gay & Lesbian National Hotline** 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) **Gay & Lesbian Trevor HelpLine Suicide Prevention** 1-800-850-8078

Contact Drew, Safe Zone Graduate Assistant 803.777.8283 safezone@mailbox.sc.edu
 * Safe Zone [University of South Carolina] **

GLBT National Help Center http://www.glnh.org/index2.html

Gender Community http://www.healthyplace.com/gender/menu-id-59/

Depression and GLBT Issues http://www.healthyplace.com/gender/depression-and-gender/depression-and-glbt-issues/menu-id-59/

Homophobia Causes Real Emotional Damage http://www.healthyplace.com/gender/depression-and-gender/homophobia-causes-real-emotional-damage/menu-id-59/

Coming Out http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/?page_id=150

GLBT Teens http://gayteens.about.com/

LGBT [Wikipedia] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT

Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality http://www.apa.org/topics/sexuality/orientation.aspx

Avoiding Heterosexual Bias in Language [American Psychological Association] http://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/language.aspx

Psychology Associations Challenge Mental Disorder Concept of Homosexuality http://www.apa.org/international/pi/2008/05/anderson.aspx

Coming out, finding a fit http://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2005/03/comingout.aspx "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students share advice on searching for inclusive programs, coming out and more."

Parents' rejection of a child's sexual orientation fuels mental health problems http://www.apa.org/monitor/2009/03/orientation.aspx This is a short introduction to a project, Family Acceptance Project.

Family Acceptance Project http://familyproject.sfsu.edu/

Preventing harassment at schools http://www.apa.org/monitor/2008/03/harassment.aspx "Peter Goldblum helps elementary schools promote respect and acceptance of diversity."