2SLGBTQ+ Advocacy

The SHaG lab continuously advocates for the physical, mental, and sexual well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ people in the community, policy, and research spheres.

Press & Media Features

Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on 2SLGBTQ+ People in Nova Scotia, Zoom webinar recording, April 18, 2023:

Progress not guaranteed: After Pride, still far to go for 2SLGBTQ+ Atlantic Canadians and allies, Saltwire, Colin Hodd, Text Interview, August 6, 2020.

Ask an Expert: Health Promotion’s Matt Numer on the Evolution of Pride, Dal News, Matt Reeder & Lindsay Dowling-Savelle, Text Interview, July 24, 2020.

Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ community, Tranquility Online, David Kerr, Instagram IGTV Mental Health Series Video Interview, July 21, 2020

Why Body Image Issues Pervade the Gay Community, GQ, Nick Levine, Text Interview, January 27, 2020

Halifax LGBTQ community fights negativity with Resisting Stigma event, The Chronicle Herald, March 22, 2016

Inside the SHaG Lab: Dr. Matthew Numer’s research on sexual health and gender. Dal News, Stephanie Brown, Text Interview, September 25, 2020.

Nova Scotia lacks ‘cohesive’ strategy when it comes to fighting STIs, health professionals say, The Signal, Sam Gillett, Text Interview, January 27, 2020.

Doctor shortage forces Halifax clinic to cut STI testing despite growing need, CBC News, Text Interview, Elizabeth Chiu, September 27, 2018.

The Hair Down There, Mat Wilush, The Dahousie Gazette, February 16, 2015