Isolated and invisible gay, lesbian and bisexual youth.
A 14-year-old boy confides that he feels he does not fit in with the other boys and does not understand why. Would you consider that he might be questioning his sexual orientation? Would you be able to explore these feelings without bias? Do you have an understanding of the developmental process for gays and lesbians? Can you dispel myths and give accurate information?
Shelby
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South Fraser Health Region, Boundary Health Unit, British Columbia.
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards*; D006304:Health Status; D006379:Helping Behavior; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D011287:Prejudice; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012934:Social Isolation; D012944:Social Support