Being gay does not cause poor mental health, a new study claims 15:32 9th February 2017 by Lewis Corner NEWS Twitter Following eight years of research, a major new study has claimed that sexuality has no impact on the state of a person’s mental health. The Australian National University found that people who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual were not at […]
Read moreMental health – It’s time to talk. 11:03 31st January 2017 by Tom Knight Anxiety, depression, suicide. Three things that seem to be hitting our community hard. Over the last few months I’ve seen so many stories of people speaking out, I’m pleased mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves, it’s about time. The world is changing, […]
Read moreOver one third of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health issues A ‘worrying number’ of LGBTI people feel uncomfortable disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their GP David Simmonds/Flickr – Mental health issues affect two in five LGBTI people in London 5 February 2017 by James Besanvalle 40% of LGBTI people in London suffer from mental health […]
Read moreMORE THAN HALF OF GAY MEN SAY THEY ARE ‘UNHAPPY’ WITH THEIR BODY – EXCLUSIVE We surveyed over 5000 readers ahead of Attitude’s landmark Body Issue – out today. As we prepare to explore the body beautiful in our landmark Body Issue – available to download and in shops today (February 1) – an extensive new survey conducted by Attitude has revealed the shocking truth […]
Read moreUnder An Umbrella – Recognising Diversity In LGBT+ Mental Health 01/02/2017 08:44 Dr Onkar Sahota Chair of the London Assembly Health Committee WILLIAM87 VIA GETTY IMAGES A range of studies have shown that LGBT+ people are more likely to experience mental health problems than the wider population. Around 40% of LGBT+ people experience a mental health issue, compared to 25% of […]
Read moreWorld Health Organization (WHO) supporting #LetsTalk with World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific. 29 December 2016 at 02:02 Depression is sometimes referred to as the “Black Dog”. Just like a real dog, it needs to be embraced, understood, taught new tricks and ultimately brought to heel. If you are in difficulty, never be afraid to ask for help. There […]
Read moreTFN News LGBT Scots with mental health issues face dual stigma Get TFN News updates Warning of dual discrimination faced by LGBT people with mental health issues. LGBT people in Glasgow with mental health problems can face dual discrimination, a new support group has warned. According to LBGT Health and Wellbeing, many people who are experiencing mental health problems […]
Read moreLGBT older people with dementia should not be forced back into the closet Social care services can assume that older service users are heterosexual. Photograph: David Poller/Zuma Press/Corbis Des Kelly Executive director of the National Care Forum Tuesday 10 March 201508.30 GMT Last modified on Tuesday 10 March 201509.52 GMT A colleague recently told me about two older male residents in a […]
Read moreMental health: a state of well-being Updated August 2014 Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. The positive dimension of mental health is […]
Read moreHow working for a suicide prevention hotline made me rethink pain and empathy By Nick Holt on October 26, 2015 It was a Thursday night around 11, and I was making coffee in the office kitchen. I was just about to start my shift. But before I could finish stirring, my supervisor came in. She looked more worried than usual. “Are you […]
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