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FEATURE: Japanese hospitals evolving to meet diverse needs of LGBTQ+ community

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A growing number of Japanese hospitals are introducing programs that promote a more understanding and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people, helping to give peace of mind and improved health outcomes for a community that is often ostracized, even by the medical establishment. The psychological hurdle of disclosing one's sexual orientation and gender identity, a concept known by the acronym SOGI, is significant for many in the country's LGBTQ+ …

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Psychology Today

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Kyodo News+

FEATURE: Japanese hospitals evolving to meet diverse needs of LGBTQ+ community

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arunachaltimes.in

SJETA minister assures support for LGBTQIA+ rights, welfare

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Arunachal24.in

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