Mental Health Resources
On the last day of this week, Bisexual Health Awareness Month promotes mental health resources for bisexual+ youth. Bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, no label) youth often experience higher levels of mental health issues than their gay and straight peers, including suicidality, substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety. Therefore, it is important to connect […]
Resources for Building Safer Spaces
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month aims to provide resources on building safer, more inclusive spaces for bisexual+ youth! Unfortunately, bisexual+ youth are often told that their sexual identities “don’t exist” or are “just a phase.” This biphobia and bisexual erasure causes a lot of harm, distress, and invalidation. Therefore, it’s important to recognize and address […]
Bullying and Interpersonal Violence Resources
Today’s Bisexual Health Awareness Month focus is on bullying and interpersonal violence resources for bisexual+ youth. In one study, 44% bisexual youth reported being bullied about physical appearance one or more times during past month, and a report by the Human Rights Campaign found that 37% of gender-expansive youth were verbally harassed at school. In […]
Sexual Health Resources
Get connected! Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on sexual health resources, information, and services for bisexual youth+. Among female youth, bisexuality was found to be associated with unprotected intercourse during their last sexual encounter. Young men of color (ages 15-22) who have sex with men are at disproportionate risk of acquiring HIV, and gay, […]
Coming Out and Bisexual Community Resources
Coming out and bisexual community resources are the focus of Bisexual Health Awareness Month today. Bisexual+ youth, know that you have a community that cares! Bisexual+ youth are less likely to be out to their families, friends, and communities, and they are often told that their sexual identities are “just a phase” or “don’t exist.” […]
Bisexual+ Day of Remembrance
Today, on March 11, 2016, Bisexual Health Awareness Month remembers all those bisexual+ youth who have died by suicide or violence. Bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, no label) youth experience higher levels of suicidality than their gay, lesbian, and straight peers. One study found that bisexual teens are at the highest risk of bullying, […]
Bisexual+ Youth With Disabilities
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on bi+ youth with disabilities and community resources they can connect with. Individuals with disabilities often experience ableism when seeking employment, healthcare services, and support programs. Little is known about the specific needs and experiences of bi+ youth with disabilities, but several research studies and reports have uncovered the […]
Bisexual+ Youth of Color
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month centers on bisexual+ youth of color, whose needs and experiences are often ignored, erased, and unaddressed. Bisexual+ youth of color experience biphobia and racism, which have profound effects on their health and access to services. While there is not a lot of data and research on this particular intersection, several […]
Bisexual+ and Transgender* Youth
Bisexual Health Awareness Month begins this week with a focus on the health needs and experiences of bisexual+ and transgender* youth. Bisexual+ and transgender* youth often face discrimination at home, in school, and within their communities through biphobia and transphobia. While there is not a lot of data and research on this particular intersection, several […]
Bi+ Youth: Mental Health
On the final day of this week, Bisexual Health Awareness Month focuses on mental health disparities among bisexual+ youth and ways to better support them through action and resources. Bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, fluid, no label, queer) youth have various mental health needs, including for social support and help services, that are often unmet. They […]