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Let your imagination run wild for the UK’s first LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut, which celebrates its 25th birthday in May

Graham Robson February 12, 2024

In May 2024, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut, celebrates a remarkable milestone in its journey – its 25th birthday! MindOut said: “For a quarter of a century, we have stood together, providing a beacon of hope, understanding, and support for LGBTQ+ community’s mental health needs. “We’ll be sharing some of our key […]

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Transgender News

Trans people “significantly more likely to have long-term mental health condition, including depression and anxiety”

February 6, 2024

Transgender people are significantly more likely to have long-term mental health condition, including depression and anxiety, say researchers who analysed GP patient survey data. The study by researchers at Manchester University of 1.5 million people over the age of 16 found the risk of having a long-term mental health condition in England was roughly one […]

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Community News

Sussex Partnership joins forces with voluntary sector organisations to enhance support available for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and neurodiversity

Graham Robson January 8, 2024

Seven organisations representing the voluntary community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) and Sussex Partnership have signed the Sussex Compact, an agreement which sets out a vision for working in partnership to shape and deliver non-clinical services.

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Mental Health

Grassroots groups in Brighton & Hove encouraged to apply for funding for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people

December 18, 2023

Grassroots groups in Brighton & Hove are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects that improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people. What funding is available? Switchboard, in partnership with the Communities Health Inequalities Programme (CHIP), is offering grants of between £50 and £5,000 from a fund worth £20,000. A total of £5,000 […]

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Mental Health

Don’t brush it under the carpet: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust launches older people’s mental wellbeing campaign

Graham Robson November 9, 2023

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new campaign to improve mental wellbeing and raise awareness of self-harm and suicide in older people. The campaign, Don’t brush it under the carpet, aims to reach and support older people who may be feeling depressed and alone and guide them to the right support. The campaign […]

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Mental Health

Birmingham to host mental health wellbeing sessions for the LGBTQ+ community

Catherine Muxworthy November 1, 2023

Birmingham Mind’s Community Development Workers Team are hosting two Spill the Tea wellbeing events in November for the LGBTQ+ community. On Monday, November 6 and Monday, November 20 from 4 – 6pm the mental health charity will be providing workshops on wellbeing and improved mental health. The Spill the Tea sessions are designed to be a […]

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Mental Health

On World Mental Health Day, leading psychiatrist and Sussex Partnership Non-Executive Director, Dinesh Bhugra reflects on the successes and challenges of supporting people with mental health difficulties

Graham Robson October 10, 2023

In an interview he talks about his 40 years of experience in the NHS – shining a light on the evolution of mental healthcare and exploring themes including homosexuality and mental illness, and equity of resources for both mental and physical health systems.

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LGBTQ+ News

Mr Gay Europe returns to England, with a focus on mental health

Graham Robson August 21, 2023

This year delegates from nine different countries made it to the Mr Gay Europe competition: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway and Spain. The delegates have qualified for the event either through national finals or by applications and nominations.

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Mental Health

Sussex Partnership launches Community Mental Health Survey

Graham Robson August 14, 2023

Sussex Partnership is launching a survey on people’s experiences of using community mental health services on Friday, August 18. If you used services in April or May 2023, you could be invited to take part and give your feedback on the quality of support you received.

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