Loneliness, social isolation linked to premature death | Cnn

Editor’s note: Get inspired with a weekly roundup of living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Cnn If you’re lonely or socially isolated, you may be at a higher risk of premature death, according to a large new study. There have … Read more

Immediate access to gender-affirming hormone therapy eases distress, depression, suicidal thoughts for transgender adults, research findings | Cnn

Cnn Timely access to hormone therapy may be a key tool in improving the mental health of transgender people, according to new research. In the research, which was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on Sunday, a team of scientists from the University of Melbourne found that shortening the waiting period for gender-affirming testosterone … Read more

People who are gay, lesbian or bisexual have more mental health problems and substance use, survey finds | Cnn

Cnn Despite the growing acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, at least in some circles, adults who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual are more likely than those who identify as heterosexual to have serious thoughts of suicide and mental health conditions including major depressive episodes , and are more likely to be misused substances such … Read more