If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community there may be challenges due to factors such as discrimination, social stigma, family rejection and lack of acceptance these can all contribute to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. .
However, supportive communities, inclusive mental health services, and strong social networks can significantly improve well-being.
There are charities dedicated to specifically helping:
- MindOut | Mental Health Charity for LGBTQ community
- Support when experiencing suicidal thoughts – LGBT Foundation
- Help Hubs – LGBTQIA+ | Papyrus
- LGBTQ+ communities and suicide
- Suicide | LGBT HERO – the national health and wellbeing charity and LGBT HERO | the national health and wellbeing charity for LGBTQ+ people
- Mental Health – London Friend
- TheOutHouse
- Useful for wider support offer – Useful contacts – LGBTQIA+ mental health – Mind and Tips for everyday living | LGBTQIA+ mental health | Mind – Mind
- Homepage | Stonewall
- Sexuality | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)