Hey there Guys. Just this week I had an interesting interaction with a colleague about gay relationships. Sadly I have to say that the interaction left me rather disappointed and angry that when offered the opportunity to discuss the wide and varied topics available about gay relationships that delightfully tired chestnut appeared: Monogamy Vs. Non-Monogamy. I was angry, I … [Read more...] about The Healthy Bear On Gay Relationships: What Makes Them?
Mental Health
Could It Be Depression? The Symptoms Of Depression
Hey there Guys. Today is the World Health Organisation's mental health day. Given the deadly nature of depression and that depression is very common I thought today is a chance to review the most common symptoms of depression. In Australia about one in five people will suffer with depression during any one year. Sadly the symptoms of depression is often ignored with many … [Read more...] about Could It Be Depression? The Symptoms Of Depression
Being Thin Does Not Equal Healthy
Hey there Guys. Despite popular belief, thin does not equal healthy. Today I came across an amazing video of Jennifer Livingston, a female news presenter, who had been the recipient of the following nasty email simply because the author felt her weight was promoting poor health to the viewers: ... Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this community's … [Read more...] about Being Thin Does Not Equal Healthy
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
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