American Psychological Association condemns trans conversion therapy
The American Psychological Association confirmed conversion therapy “harmful” to trans people.
LGBTQ Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study finds LGB communities more at risk of dementia in later life
A study by Michigan State University (MSU) has found those who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual are more likely to suffer from dementia in later life.
Trans woman commits suicide after not receiving mental health care
The parents of a trans woman who committed suicide last year have publicly said their daughter felt “marginalised and fobbed off” by mental health services and was not given the proper care that could have prevented her death.