{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Harvard Health Posts by Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD Feed", "home_page_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/sabra-l-katz-wise-phd", "feed_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/sabra-l-katz-wise-phd/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sexual-fluidity-and-the-diversity-of-sexual-orientation-202203312717", "title": "Sexual fluidity and the diversity of sexual orientation", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sexual-fluidity-and-the-diversity-of-sexual-orientation-202203312717", "content_html": "It's a common misconception that sexual orientation develops at an early age and remains stable throughout a person's life. Yet differing forms of sexual fluidity are a common thread in many lives and understanding changes in attraction, identity, and behavior underpinning this can help dispel misconceptions and reduce stigma.", "summary": "It's a common misconception that sexual orientation develops at an early age and remains stable throughout a person's life. Yet differing forms of sexual fluidity are a common thread in many lives and understanding changes in attraction, identity, and behavior underpinning this can help dispel misconceptions and reduce stigma.", "date_published": "2022-03-31T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-31T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12528/conversions/60cf0a12-6a49-46eb-b897-8899740369b5-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","LGBTQ+ health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/misgendering-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-202107232553", "title": "Misgendering: What it is and why it matters", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/misgendering-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-202107232553", "content_html": "For people who are transgender or nonbinary, being misgendered may be a daily occurrence. When this happens, people feel invalidated and unseen, and the burden can negatively affect their mental health. Making the effort to use the right names, pronouns, and honorifics when addressing a person shows respect and support for those around you and how they identify themselves.", "summary": "For people who are transgender or nonbinary, being misgendered may be a daily occurrence. When this happens, people feel invalidated and unseen, and the burden can negatively affect their mental health. Making the effort to use the right names, pronouns, and honorifics when addressing a person shows respect and support for those around you and how they identify themselves.", "date_published": "2021-07-23T06:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-23T06:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11324/conversions/124af33f-ab26-4ada-bcde-6133502aff10-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Mental Health","LGBTQ+ health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-vaccines-and-the-lgbtq-community-2021043022482", "title": "COVID-19 vaccines and the LGBTQ+ community", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/covid-19-vaccines-and-the-lgbtq-community-2021043022482", "content_html": "A history of discrimination in multiple settings, including health care, may make some people who identify as LGBTQ+ hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even though the virus has disproportionately harmed this community. If you're struggling to make a decision, this may help you consider benefits and risks.", "summary": "A history of discrimination in multiple settings, including health care, may make some people who identify as LGBTQ+ hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even though the virus has disproportionately harmed this community. If you're struggling to make a decision, this may help you consider benefits and risks.", "date_published": "2021-05-01T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-01T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10496/conversions/GettyImages-1309424364-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Diseases & Conditions","LGBTQ+ health","Immune and infectious diseases","Vaccines and immunizations","COVID-19" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gender-fluidity-what-it-means-and-why-support-matters-2020120321544", "title": "Gender fluidity: What it means and why support matters", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gender-fluidity-what-it-means-and-why-support-matters-2020120321544", "content_html": "Gender fluidity refers to changes over time in gender identity and gender expression. For many people, gender identity and expression develop early and stay the same; for others, one or both may change. Understanding and supporting young people exploring gender is important to their emotional and physical well-being.", "summary": "Gender fluidity refers to changes over time in gender identity and gender expression. For many people, gender identity and expression develop early and stay the same; for others, one or both may change. Understanding and supporting young people exploring gender is important to their emotional and physical well-being.", "date_published": "2020-12-03T15:30:53-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-12-03T15:30:53-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10361/conversions/GettyImages-469163981-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Pediatric health","Mental Health","LGBTQ+ health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/co-parent-adoption-a-critical-protection-for-lgbtq-families-2020022518931", "title": "Co-parent adoption: A critical protection for LGBTQ+ families", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/co-parent-adoption-a-critical-protection-for-lgbtq-families-2020022518931", "content_html": "Establishing a legal relationship between parents and their children allows both parents to make care decisions. For LGBTQ+ families, this can be especially important. In some states, co-parent adoption, which offers broader protection than a state birth certificate, is available.", "summary": "Establishing a legal relationship between parents and their children allows both parents to make care decisions. For LGBTQ+ families, this can be especially important. In some states, co-parent adoption, which offers broader protection than a state birth certificate, is available.", "date_published": "2020-02-25T15:30:03-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-02-25T15:30:03-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10059/conversions/GettyImages-1053240734-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Pediatric health","LGBTQ+ health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/bisexuality-and-health-the-cost-of-invisibility-2019102918059", "title": "Bisexuality and health: The cost of invisibility", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/bisexuality-and-health-the-cost-of-invisibility-2019102918059", "content_html": "People who identify as bisexual represent a substantial part of the population, yet research focusing on their health lags. Which health problems are more likely to occur in people who are bisexual and what might help to counter them?", "summary": "People who identify as bisexual represent a substantial part of the population, yet research focusing on their health lags. Which health problems are more likely to occur in people who are bisexual and what might help to counter them?", "date_published": "2019-10-29T14:30:33-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-10-29T14:30:33-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Sabra L. Katz-Wise, PhD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9945/conversions/GettyImages-537294788-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","LGBTQ+ health","Stress" ] } ] }