Sexual Orientation and Bullying in Teens
| Date | Old State | New State | By | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 February 2010 - 4:00pm | submission | approved | OSBHCN | |
| 11 February 2010 - 4:00pm | (creation) | submission | OSBHCN |
Appropriate For: Middle School SBHC | High School SBHC
Topic Area: Sexual Orientation/Gender Identification
Type of Resource: Web Site
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Release Date: January 28, 2010
Sexual Orientation Affects Risk of Bullying in Teens
By Randy Dotinga, Contributing Writer
Health Behavior News Service
A new study finds that gay teens and young adults face a much higher risk of experiencing bullying than their counterparts do, with the rate more than tripled for lesbians.
Doctors who are taking care of gay and bisexual kids “should be really asking them about their experiences with violence and bullying, asking how they’re doing with these experiences, if there is anything that we can do to support them,” Berlan said.
