Community 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News 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. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study shows early care benefits trans youth mental health A new study demonstrates that trans youth are less likely to experience mental health issues if they have early access to gender-affirming health care. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ suicide prevention bill passed in the US Suicide prevention legalisation which includes LGBTQ+ specific training for helpline workers is the first LGBTQ+ inclusive law to be unanimously approved by US Congress. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Australian Capital Territory bans conversion therapy The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become the second region in Australia to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Health New mental health project for older LGBTQ people at MindOut MindOut, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) Mental Health Service receives grant from Big Lottery Fund Reaching Communities programme totalling £312.086 over next five years till March 2023. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘My costume drama’ celebrates 365 days of fundraising for MindOut, Brighton’s LGBTQ mental health project My Costume Drama came to a magnificent climax with a celebratory party and fundraiser at Charles Street on Friday, September 30. By Besi • 2 min read
