http://www.thepunch.com.au/author-bios/paul-martin/ Paul Martin is the Principal Psychologist at the Centre for Human Potential in Brisbane. He has over 25 years specialising in the mental health of same-sex attracted people. He regularly trains psychologists, GPs, nurses and Christian leaders in this area.  en Copyright 2012 The Punch penberthyd@newsltd.com.au penberthyd@newsltd.com.au Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:49 +0000 Sat, 26 May 2012 20:00:49 +0000 Politics, opinion, world news, sports news, latest news, views, Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Nathan Rees, Malcolm Turnbull, Peter Garrett, Barnaby Joyce, Australian, federal politics, opinion polls, election, The Punch, thepunch, punch ExpressionEngine 1.6.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.thepunch.com.au/images/punch-logo-rss.png http://www.thepunch.com.au/ 144 70 Politics, political opinion, world news, sports news and the latest news and views updated live, daily on The Punch - Australia's best conversation. Search The Punch keywords http://www.thepunch.com.au/search/ http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/why-gay-people-are-less-healthy-and-how-to-fix-it/ There is a strong connection between gays and lesbians having the choice to marry and significantly improving their mental and physical health. The link has been highlighted by the American Psychological Association which recently issued a statement citing the growing number of studies into marriage and the mental health of same-sex attracted people. According to the statement, which was unanimously endorsed by the APA’s governing body, denying same-sex attracted people the right to marry: a) excludes them from the many health benefits of marriage, b) reinforces “minority stigma” against them and their families, and c) may reduce the longevity of their relationships. feedback@thepunch.com.au (Paul Martin) Article http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/why-gay-people-are-less-healthy-and-how-to-fix-it/#comments http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/why-gay-people-are-less-healthy-and-how-to-fix-it/#item7170 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:45:37 +0000 Paul Martin | Author bios | The Punch