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 […]
Bi+ Youth: Bullying and Interpersonal Violence
Today, Bisexual Health Awareness Month spotlights the high rates of bullying and interpersonal violence experienced by bisexual+ youth, including resources that can support them. Various reports and research studies have found that: In one report by the Rainbow Health Initiative, 44% of bisexual youth reported being bullied about their weight or physical appearance one or […]
Bi+ Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health
Today Bisexual Health Awareness Month (BHAM) focuses on the sexual and reproductive health needs and disparities of bisexual+ youth. Bisexual+ (e.g. bisexual, pansexual, queer, fluid, no label) youth are in critical need of programs, services, and resources that can improve their overall sexual health and well-being. Several research studies have found that: Among female adolescents, […]
Bi+ Youth: Biphobia, Coming Out, and Community
It’s March 1st, so that means BHAM is BACK! Bisexual Health Awareness Month (BHAM) begins with a focus on bisexual+ youth, biphobia, low coming out rates, and community isolation. Bisexual+ youth include those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, fluid, and no label, and they often go without identity affirmation and social support. They are […]
Bisexual Health Awareness Month 2016!
BISEXUAL RESOURCE CENTER DESIGNATES MARCH AS BISEXUAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH The third year of this social media campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the health disparities of bisexual+ youth Contact: Julia Canfield, MPH, CHES bham@biresource.net Boston, MA – With a focus on the unique needs and experiences of bisexual+ youth, the Bisexual Resource Center (BRC) […]