Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns
The mission of the APA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Office is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge on gender identity and sexual orientation to benefit society and improve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people's lives.
Programs and Services
APA LGBT News
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In observance of Human Rights Day, learn what is going on with psychology and LGBTI human rights issues globally, and read about APA's involvement.
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A Federal District Court cites APA in decision to uphold the New Jersey law prohibiting sexual orientation change efforts directed at children and adolescents.
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APA acknowledges the Transgender Day of Remembrance with a new translation of Answers to Your Questions About Transgender People, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression into Spanish.
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APA Welcomes Senate Passage of ENDA
Says research supports benefits of workplace equality for LGBT people.
November 7, 2013 -
What Coming Out as an LGBT Ally Taught Me
APA featured the voice of an ally on Oct. 11, 2013, National Coming Out Day, because allies have a powerful role to play in changing attitudes.
Other News/Announcements
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The 28th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Psychology: Ideas & Innovations
Call for proposals: Deadline Nov. 29, 2013; Undergraduate Student Posters March 1, 2014
Conference Theme: Infusing Issues of Racial, Religious and Sexuality Diversity Across the Undergraduate Curriculum -
Free APAGS Ethnic Minority and LGBT Student Resource guides are available online.
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New Gender Dysphoria Criteria Replace GID
Psychiatric News, April 5, 2013 -
Legislation can curb discrimination against gays and lesbians in employment situations
Rice Study, April 8, 2013
Publications
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Sexual and Gender Diversity Position Statement: Introduction, Rationale and Context (PDF, 5.4MB)
Psychological Society of South Africa, September, 2013. -
Minority Stress and Physical Health Among Sexual Minorities
This article reviews empirical findings related to LGB physical health disparities and argues that such disparities are related to the experience of stress caused by experiences with antigay stigma.
Perspectives on Psychological Science, September 2013 - New Voices in Psychology, Sexuality Issue
University of South Africa Psychology Department -
Estimated 1 Million African-American Adults Identify as LGBT
The Williams Institute, October 2013 -
1.4 Million Latino/a Adults in the United States Identify as LGBT (Individuos Latinos/as LGBT y Parejas de Latinos/as del Mismo Sexo)
The Williams Institute, October 2013 -
325,000 Asian, Pacific Islander Adults in the U.S. Identify as LGBT
The Williams Institute, September 2013 -
Colleges Can Help Transgender Students 'Be Who They Are,' Says Leading Doctor
The Chronicle of Higher Education
June 2, 2013