LGBT+ & Mental Health
6% of the population are LGBT+ and experience higher rates of mental health problems.
Mind in Harrow is committed to improving access for LGBT+ communities to mental health support, either through our own services or campaigning and working with others. We welcome and encourage LGBT+ people to join our services.
52%
LGBT+ people said they’ve experienced depression in the last year
1 in 8
LGBT+ people aged 18-24 said they’ve attempted to take their own life in the last year
46%
trans people (46 per cent) thought about taking their own life in the last year
Poorer mental health
of LGBT+ people can be attributed to a range of factors such as discrimination, isolation and homophobia
LGBT+ people
face widespread discrimination in healthcare settings
1 in 7
LGBT+ people avoid seeking healthcare for fear of discrimination from staff