Indian Psychiatric Society reiterates need for decriminalisation of homosexuality
On July 2, 2018, the Indian Psychiatric Society reiterated support for decriminalisation of homosexuality, previously articulated in 2014 and 2016.
Introductory workshops in LGBTIQA+ peer counselling
An emerging need for training on peer support for the LGBTIQA+ community has prompted joint initiatives by Bangalore and Chennai groups in 2018.
Gee Semmalar on Trans Health Care
Barriers transgender people face in accessing basic healthcare and gender-affirmative interventions. TransForm conference, Dec 2016, CLPR, Bangalore
Africa Report on Diversity in Human Sexuality must be read by Indian law- and policy- makers
The ASSAF-UNAS May 2015 report is a must-read for policy- and law- makers dragging their feet on decriminalisation of homosexuality in India.
Quackery Masquerades as Medicine: India’s Conversion Therapy Racket
The recent expose of Delhi’s “conversion therapy” racket highlights the substandard quality of medical practitioners in India and their lack of understanding of mental health science.
Letter to World Psychiatric Association: Feb 3, 2014
Letter from scientists, professionals and other concerned Indian citizens to World Psychiatric Association on homophobia among mental health practitioners (IPS context).
Indian Psychiatric Society official statement: homosexuality is not a mental illness
Feb 6, 2014: Indian Psychiatric Society official declares homosexuality is not a mental illness, following conflicting public statements by some of its office bearers.
Open letter to Dr. Raju, General Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society
Letter informing Dr Raju, General Secretary, Indian Psychiatric Society, that homosexuality is not an illness that needs to be classified and managed.
IPS clarifies: Dr. Indira Sharma’s View on Homosexuality is Not the Official View
IPS clarifies: Dr. Indira Sharma’s View on Homosexuality is Not the Official View
How I dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts
A young gay man from India writes about how he overcame depression and suicidal thoughts