In this episode Ash and Rae talk to Dr. Tomi about mental health challenges that can arise in the LGBTQIA+ community. The episode discusses the most common conditions and the impact that they can have on an individual. Dr Tomi shares advice and recommended resources for those who may experience such challenges to help them on their journey.
NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/
NHS apps library: mental health https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/filter/?categories=Mental%20health
Mind LGBTIQ+ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/useful-contacts/
Mind www.mind.org.uk
PAPYRUS, Young suicide prevention society, www.papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans 116 123 (freephone)
Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org/, Text Shout (YM if under 19) to 85258
BAATN (The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network) https://www.baatn.org.uk/ a community of counsellors and psychotherapists of Black and Asian heritage
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