Category: Mental health

LGBT, LGBTQ+, Mental health

Lizz Truss’ concerning proposals for trans rights

Including reaction and comments from the trans and non-binary commuity Content warning: discusses issues relating to mental health, LGBTQ+ and non-binary/transgender issues, political issues, human rights, access to healthcare and transphobia. If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact … Continue reading Lizz Truss’ concerning proposals for trans rights

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How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

Content warning: discusses issues relating to mental health, self harm and suicide/suicidal thoughts as well as LGBTQ+ and transgender issues, hate crimes, abuse and issues relating to healthy boundaries. If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact too on … Continue reading How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

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How to survive lockdown if you’re LGBTQ+

(Plus a resource pack for LGBTQ+ people by Mali Gupta-Archer from Sussex uni!) CW: NSFW references, homo/transphobia and absuive situations/references If you are struggling to cope use this article by stonewall to find organisations that can help or assist you. Britain is in lockdown. On Monday 23 March Boris Johnson ordered people not to leave the house unless absolutely necessary for example, for essential shopping, … Continue reading How to survive lockdown if you’re LGBTQ+

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My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

Cw: References to sexual helth, abuse and healthy relationships. References to human rights issues and abuses including LGBTQ+ rights. References to racism and slurs including LGBTQ+ slurs. References to welfare cuts and their asociated effects. Il n’y a pas plus sourd que celui qui ne veut pas entendre. I think this is a beautiful french proverb and roughly translated it means: there is no one … Continue reading My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

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Mental health

My experiences with mental illness and my podcast let’s talk mental health podcasts – with Quinn Brown (he/him)

Trigger warning -Mention of suicide, bereavement, mental breakdown, self-harm Thanks to Quinn Brown for writing this and sharing it with me xoxo Following on from my review of mental health services at university I’ve been looking to get people to talk their experiences and hopefully share their stories. I’ve also been thinking of ways I can try and help people experiencing mental health issues myself … Continue reading My experiences with mental illness and my podcast let’s talk mental health podcasts – with Quinn Brown (he/him)

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My experience with university mental health services – a guide

Warning: Descriptions of suicide, self harm and mental health issues If you are feeling down or low or if you feel like you might be in danger please scroll to the bottom and contact Samaritans or one of the other support organisations listed. At university, mental health problems such as depression and anxiety affect one in four (27%) students according to YouGov. Similarly, suicides are … Continue reading My experience with university mental health services – a guide

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