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Minority stress

Why being LGBTQ+ in an unaccepting world affects mental health.

LGBTQ+ people have higher rates of anxiety and depression. This is not because of who they are, but because of what they face.

What is minority stress

The extra stress of dealing with:

  • Discrimination and harassment
  • Expecting rejection
  • Hiding who you are
  • Internalised shame

What protects

  • Supportive friends and family
  • Connection to community
  • Affirming services
  • Places where you can be yourself

Your mental health struggles are a reasonable response to a hard world. You deserve support.

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