Tag Archives: suicide

LGBT and Mental Health

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Nearly twice as many LGBT people have mental health problems as heterosexuals. Within that group, bisexuals and trans-gender people are even more isolated. More on this at:  http://blackdogtribe.com/news-features/lgbt-data-disparities-mental-health More than 43 percent of gay and lesbian students identified having three or more … Continue reading →

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Coping with Suicidal Thoughts – a helpful booklet

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Here’s a link to a helpful booklet on coping with suicidal thoughts: http://www.comh.ca/publications/pages/cwst/ available for free download. It’s full of practical advice and encouragement – this will pass, the intense emotional pain will not last for ever. A plan for you … Continue reading →

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My Story 4 – Thorns

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

I’d decided to follow Jesus. I had daily quiet times of prayer and Bible study; I went to church and Christian Union meetings; I went to weekly Bible studies with fellow students who were also living in lodgings. One member … Continue reading →

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The Gay Debate and Suicide

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The following is a post made by Matthew Vines on facebook. It demonstrates one reason why I’m including this subject on my blog If you have any doubts about the rightness of this cause, or if you have hesitated to … Continue reading →

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