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Written by Instinct Staff | Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Tags: studies, science, research, stress, cortisol, levels, homosexuals, heterosexuals, relaxed, mental illness, depression, anxiety, bisexuals, closeted, open, out

Results from a new study out of the University of Montreal find that openly-gay LGB folks are more relaxed than our closeted counterparts, but it's the comparison to the mental fitness of heterosexuals that might be the real shocker!

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Written by Instinct Staff | Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Tags: dbag of the day, bryan fischer, american family association, hate groups, leaders, homophobia, heightened security risk, gays, depression, health, terrorism, christianity, video

Despite the fact that he is the one trying to terrorize Americans into following his message of hate, Bryan Fischer, head of hate group the American Family Association, says that all gays (that's right, every single one of you!) pose a "security risk" to the country. Follow the jump for your daily dose of insanity. 

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Written by Instinct Staff | Friday, 16 December 2011
Tags: marriage equality, same sex, gay, marriage rights, gay men, happier, healthier, states, live, studies, science, research, bbc, massachusetts, health clinics, depression, blood pressure, terrence higgins trust, culture, second class

A new study has found that gay men who live in states that don't treat them like second-class citizens are—imagine this!—happier and healthier! 

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Written by Instinct Staff | Monday, 17 October 2011
Tags: jamie hubley, it gets better, ottawa, canada, teen, trevor project, suicide, bullying, depression

Jamie Hubley (pictured) was just 15 years old when he took his own life on Friday in Ottawa, Canada. For more details on the most recent gay teen suicide tragedy, follow the jump.

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Written by Instinct Staff | Monday, 16 May 2011
Tags: research, bullying, studies, family acceptance project, lgbt youth, gay, students, suicide, depression, stds

New research from the Family Acceptance Project reveals that bullied LGBT youth don't only face a higher risk of depression and suicidal thoughts...they also face higher rates of STD infection. 

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