Hey there Guys, today I wanted to share a little about the health benefits of volunteering. As you may know I am keen volunteer for the children's cancer charity Camp Quality. Twice a year I take a week away from work and volunteer my time to work as a doctor at camps designed to help bring fun and joy into kids who have lived with cancer. Every camp I manage to learn just a … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Volunteering
Gay Cure Therapies Banned For Minors in California
Great news today with "gay cure" therapies being banned for minors in the state of California. With the law being signed off by Gov. Jerry Brown as of Jan 1 2013 it will stop groups like exodus from providing any form of therapy designed to change sexuality or gender expression. As noted in the New York Times: No “mental health provider” shall provide minors with therapy … [Read more...] about Gay Cure Therapies Banned For Minors in California
Mephedrone AKA Meow Meow May Damage Permanent Memory
Mephedrone AKA" Meow Meow" or "MCAT" has hit the press with release of a study that shows repeated use of the drug leads on impaired memory in rats. Mephedrone use has been proven to be problematic for many years however reseach is only now showing that this particular drug may have some permanent side effects. What Is Mephedrone? Mephedrone is a synthetic white powder that … [Read more...] about Mephedrone AKA Meow Meow May Damage Permanent Memory
Ex Gay Therapy Survivor Shares His Story
I knew that I was gay from an early age. I can still remember Mr Scott, my life saving teacher in grade six and my absolute fascination at the sexy triangle of fur that grew like a forrest from the top of his red speedo's. While my thoughts of sexuality had not yet formed, I certainly knew what I enjoyed looking at. Fortunate for me I was not brought up in a religious … [Read more...] about Ex Gay Therapy Survivor Shares His Story
R U OK?
Today in Australia we are asking people to take the time to stop and think about the mental health of our friends or work colleagues. Mental health issues are very common with one in six Australians likely to to suffer with an mental illness problem in their life. Today it's time to acknowledge this and to ask the question "are you ok?". R U OK day is an excellent … [Read more...] about R U OK?