LGBTQ+ mental health
Depression, anxiety, coming out, body image and more, written for gay men and the LGBTQ+ community in San Francisco.
Finding a gay therapist in the Bay Area
Why working with an LGBTQ+ provider can make a difference, and how to find a gay or queer-affirming therapist in San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Finding your chosen family as an adult
Why chosen family matters so much in LGBTQ+ life, and practical ways to build deep, lasting friendships.
Feeling stuck? Where to start when you’re tired of feeling this way
Small, real first steps for when you feel stuck, anxious or far from yourself.
Finding care where you don’t have to explain yourself
What affirming, integrative psychiatry looks like, and the questions to ask a new provider.
Loneliness and depression in San Francisco’s gay community
You can live in one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the world and still feel alone. Why loneliness hits gay men hard in SF, and small ways to reconnect.
Minority stress: why depression is more common in LGBTQ+ communities
Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a mental health problem. Living with stigma can wear you down. Here’s how minority stress works and what actually helps.
Depression in gay men: signs that are easy to miss
Depression in gay men doesn’t always look like sadness. Here are the quieter signs, why they’re so common, and how to find affirming support in San Francisco.
Grief after rejection from family
When family pulls away because of who you are, the loss is real. How to recognize this kind of grief and begin to heal.
Living with HIV: facing stigma and protecting your mental health
How HIV stigma affects mental health, what U=U means, and ways to find support and confidence.
HIV, PrEP and mental health: support for gay and bi men
Living with HIV, starting PrEP or worrying about exposure can weigh on your mind. Here’s how mental health fits into sexual health.
Compulsive sexual behavior: a shame-free guide for gay and queer men
When sex or porn starts to feel out of control. What compulsive sexual behavior is, what it isn’t, and how affirming care can help.
Muscle dysmorphia in gay men: when you never feel big enough
How the pressure to be muscular can turn into muscle dysmorphia, and how to build a healthier relationship with your body.
Body image pressure in gay men: when it starts to affect your mental health
Gay culture can put intense pressure on appearance. Here’s how to recognize when body image is hurting your wellbeing.
Gay loneliness: why it’s so common and how to feel less alone
What researchers call the gay loneliness gap, why it happens and small steps toward real belonging.