Lgbtq emotional needs
Mental Health Resources in the LGBTQ+ Community
We know these times undergo heavy. The rise in attacks on the Queer community and the impairment of the dedicated 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth can feel like yet another blow to our community, but even when resources shift, you are never alone.
Please dial 988 if you need immediate support.
There are still back systems out there, ready to listen, uplift, and help you protect your mental health. If you're struggling, please reach out for help and never forget that you are loved, you are seen, and your mental well-being matters.
Even without LGBTQ+-specific help on the 988 lifeline, help is still out there. You don't own to navigate your mental health alone; there are resources available that can offer guidance, care, and connection. If you're struggling or simply need someone to talk to, view below for a list of available hotlines, warmlines, and crisis lines, many of which are staffed by people specifically trained to function with the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotlines & Warmlines
*Not LGBTQ+ specific but LGBTQ+ inclusive
All Ages and Identities
This crisis hotline is available
All children and young people have the right to support for their sentimental wellbeing. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans and questioning (or âqueerâ as some people prefer the âqâ to stand for) children and young people tend to have poor emotional wellbeing and mental health due to pressures primarily caused by the society around them. Queer futures published a study on LGBT youth self-harm and suicide in June, 2016, and some of the findings have been included within this blog.
When working with individuals who are LGBTQ there are many things to bear in intellect, but the most vital to remember is that they are individuals who should not be reduced to a label, no one should be.
How to help:
- Listen
- Support
- Respect
- Learn
- Be calm and patient
- Inform
Emotional wellbeing
A large part of supporting emotional wellbeing it is our responsibility to make sure that children and young people understand that they can confide in us and we will listen with respect. Creature able to openly discuss, receive appropriate support and read accurate information could reduce the high rates of:
- Eating disorders
- Self-harm
- Inability to develop healthy relationships
- Self-loathing
- Shame
- Depression
- Internalise
Cultural Competence in the Protect of LGBTQ Patients
Issues of Concern
Learning to care for members of the sapphic, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning community involves comprehension and being open to multiple special considerations and avoiding unconscious and perceived biases. Members of the LGBTQ community have unfortunately experienced a challenging history, but health professionals can learn to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality look after with education. The monitoring will assist the vendor in caring for LGBTQ patients.[9]
Understanding Terms[10][11]
Androgyny (gender-fluid, gender-neutral) – In between genders, having male and female characteristics.
Asexual – Individuals who do not experience sexual attraction.
Bisexual (pansexual, queer) – Individuals attracted to both males and females.
Cisgender – Denoting a person whose personal identity and gender corresponds with their birth sex.
Cissexism – Prejudice or discrimination against transgender people.
Coming out – Sharing gender identity publicly.
F2M/FTM (female to male) – Female at birth but identifies as ma
Children & New People's Emotional Health
As a parent or carer you may have some questions if you reflect that your infant might be sapphic, gay, bi, gender non-conforming or queer/questioning and any other gender/sexuality minority (LGBTQ+). This is completely understandable.
You may own already known for years or it may have advance as a surprise to you and your family. Its crucial that you support your child through this life changing time.
Many children may seek to hold in their feelings to try and fit in, or even to avoid upsetting their parents or families. They may be overwhelmed by all these feelings. Having a supportive and helpful environment at home will help them direct these feelings and go on to have happy and healthy lives.
Dive Deeper
I Think That My Child Might Be LGBTQ+
Until your child comes and tells you that they are, or might be Homosexual, there is no way of knowing for sure. Strive not to generate assumptions and permit them come and tell you in their own second. You can endeavor and make sure your child feels able to communicate to you about it by creating a positive environment at home. For example, say positive things about Homosexual people when they’re on TV and don’t allow other
Mental health back if you're womxn loving womxn, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+)
Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can alter any of us, but they're more common among people who are womxn loving womxn, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).
This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's encounter of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.
Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can include extra complications to an already complicated situation.
How talking therapy can help
It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your control is one of the most essential things you can do.
Talking with a therapist who's trained to work with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:
- difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
- coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
- feeling your body does not mirror your true gender (gender dysphoria)
- transitioning
- low self-esteem
- self-harm
- suicidal thoughts
- depression
- coping with bullying and discrimination
- anger, isolation or rejection from family, friends or your community
- fear of v