LGBTIQ+ and Mental Health

LGBTIQ+ and Mental Health

People who identify within the LGBTIQ+ community can be at a higher risk of developing mental health problems.

MIND LGBTIQ+ Mental Health advises that the reasons for this are complex and not fully understood, however, there is a link to discrimination, bullying, homophobia, biphobia or transphobia See here: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/equality-human-rights/mental-health-and-being-lgbtiqplus/

MIND runs an online peer support group called Elefriends for LGBTIQ+ people and offers non-judgemental advice and guidance. Click here for more information: https://www.elefriends.org.uk/

You will find lots of information, advice and guidance on many topics within this blog, including, depression, anxiety, self-care and emotional well-being tools. They are relevant to everyone, regardless of the issues which may be affecting you.

There are a number of other support services which LGBTIQ+ people can access including;

  1. Yorkshire Mesmac, weblink: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/, phone number: 01482 291190, email address: hull@mesmac.co.uk
  2. Lollipop - supports LGBT+ people aged from 13-19. Helpline: 01482 392200 (weekdays 9am-5pm), email address: lollipop@eastriding.gov.uk.
  3. Shout LGBTQ group - a safe and confidential space for LGBT+ young people between the ages of 14 and 25. Phone number: 01482 218115. Web link: https://www.thewarren.org/lgbtsupport.php
  4. Cornerhouse Yorkshire. Weblink: http://www.wearecornerhouse.org/
  5. Step Out - an LGBT+ youth group for 13-16 years old to socialise and find support. Text: 07580417577. Weblink: https://www.facebook.com/stepouthull/
  6. HEY Transcendence A peer support group for all gender non-conforming people. They offer employability advice, peer support, advocacy and opportunities to meet like-minded individuals in a safe environment. Weblink: https://www.facebook.com/heytranscendence/

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