Family Acceptance Of LGBT Youth Protects Against Depression, Substance Abuse, Suicide

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Family Acceptance Of LGBT Youth Protects Against Depression, Substance Abuse, Suicide

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For the first time, researchers have established a clear link between accepting family attitudes and behaviors towards their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and significantl

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Study finds family acceptance of LGBT youth protects against depression, substance abuse, suicide

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