McCreary Centre Society

Strong school and family ties buffer gender-diverse teens from bullying and hostility

B.C.’s gender-diverse youth continue to face significant bullying and harassment, but a new report by UBC and McCreary Centre Society underlines how social supports like strong school and family relationships make a significant impact on their well-being.

May 31, 2021

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

While participation in sports has been declining among high school students in B.C. overall, even fewer gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are involved in sports than 15 years ago, says a new UBC study.

Feb 22, 2017

Asian Canadian LGB teens face greater health risks as dual minorities: UBC research

Asian Canadian teenagers who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are 30 times more likely to face harassment than their heterosexual peers – a factor that is linked to higher rates of alcohol or drug use, according to University of British Columbia research.

Mar 28, 2012