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Title: Gay and Lesbian Medical Association launches Marriage Equality Initiative
Post by: Shana A on October 17, 2008, 07:30:03 AM
Post by: Shana A on October 17, 2008, 07:30:03 AM
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association launches Marriage Equality Initiative (+)
by: Pam Spaulding
Fri Oct 17, 2008 at 07:00:00 AM EDT
http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=42EEC6A5D54354E17AA11A3D491C2245?diaryId=7604 (http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=42EEC6A5D54354E17AA11A3D491C2245?diaryId=7604)
We always see studies touting the benefits of marriage in terms of health and wellness; it's wonderful to see medical professionals speak out to educate why those mental and physical health benefits should be available to gay and lesbian couples. (GLMA):
According to its newly published report, "Same-Sex Marriage and Health," there is a positive correlation between same-sex marriage and health and wellness. Same-sex marriage also confers important protections for the children of gays and lesbians. Many mainstream healthcare professionals societies have endorsed same-sex marriage, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, California District; the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Association of Social Workers.