LGBTQ+
Mental
Health
Even with the leaps and bounds that have been made in openly discussing gender and sexuality, the LGBTQ+ community continues to face challenges that can directly impact the rate at which mental health issues manifest among them.
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Here, we highlight key areas that still need to be improved, celebrate pioneers in driving LGBTQ+ mental health conversation, share thoughts, insights, and resources, and signpost helpful organisations.
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What needs to change
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52%
of LGBT people said they've
experienced depression in the past year
LGBT people aged 18-24 said they’ve attempted to take their own life in the last year
1 in 8
46%
of trans people have thought about taking their own life in the last year – 31 per cent of LGB people who aren’t trans said the same
of non-binary people
41%
20%
of LGBT women
12%
of GBT men
said they harmed themselves in the last year
1 in 6
LGBT people said they drank alcohol almost every day over the last year
1 in 4
LGBT people have witnessed discriminatory or negative remarks against LGBT people by healthcare staff