General News Study: LGBTQ+ mental health worsened during Trump presidency A study has found the amount of LGBTQ+ people in the US experiencing “extreme mental distress” increased during Donald Trump’s presidency. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGB adults disproportionately affected by poor mental and physical health A new NHS study has found adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are more likely to suffer from poor health. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ students twice as likely to experience bullying A new report from Just Like Us found LGBTQ+ school pupils are twice as likely to experience bullying. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study: 42% LGBTQ+ youth experience suicidal thoughts A new survey found 42% of LGBTQ+ youth had experienced suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis New research found LGBTQ+ youth are twice as likely to harm themselves compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 92% trans conversion therapy survivors experience mental health difficulties A study found 9 in 10 trans conversion therapy survivors suffer from depression and anxiety. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ youth from lower income families more likely to struggle with addiction A report found queer secondary school pupils from lower income families are more likely to struggle with addiction. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News American Psychological Association condemns trans conversion therapy The American Psychological Association confirmed conversion therapy “harmful” to trans people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Research finds LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis New research from national LGBTQ+ charity, Just Like Us, has found young queer people are increasingly struggling with their mental health during the pandemic. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study confirms LGB people more likely to experience poor mental health A recent study as confirmed that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to heterosexual people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ youth more likely to suffer binge-eating disorders A new study, published in JAMA Paediatrics, found young LGBTQ+ people are more likely to suffer from obesity and binge-eating disorders than heterosexual/cisgender youth. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Switchboard raising awareness of LGBTQ+ loneliness London based LGBTQ+ organisation, Switchboard, is raising awareness of the loneliness many LGBTQ+ people face at Christmas as they fear going home due to lack of acceptance from their family. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
