Puzzle for Equality: Bisexual Health Edition

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Across
  1. 3. (7 letters) A healthcare challenge often faced by bisexuals, marked by healthcare providers’ lack of understanding or acknowledgement of their specific needs.
  2. 5. (7 letters) A campaign or initiative aimed at increasing awareness and reducing health disparities for bisexual individuals.
  3. 6. (10 letters) A day celebrated on September 23 to promote bisexual visibility and address the challenges faced by the bisexual community.
  4. 7. (9 letters) Feeling of unease or distress that can be exacerbated by experiences of biphobia and discrimination.
  5. 9. (8 letters) A term describing the challenge of not being fully accepted or recognized in both straight and LGBTQ+ communities.
  6. 10. (11 letters) A significant issue where bisexual individuals may receive less social support compared to their gay and lesbian peers.
Down
  1. 1. (8 letters) A type of prejudice that specifically targets bisexual individuals, often leading to invisibility or misunderstanding within both heterosexual and LGBTQ+ communities.
  2. 2. (10 letters) The practice of supporting and affirming bisexual identities, essential for mental health and community inclusion.
  3. 4. (13 letters) The principle of affirming diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, crucial for inclusive healthcare for bisexual individuals.
  4. 8. (6 letters) This term refers to the emotional and psychological well-being specifically impacted by biphobia and societal acceptance.