WELCOME 

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In Scotland, LGBTQIA+* people have worse mental health and think about and attempt suicide more than our heterosexual and cisgender (non-trans) peers.

 

One of the key barriers to research, development and policy change in Scotland is that we don’t have a way to bring these together.

 

So, we’re developing a network to focus on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Research in Scotland and work out how researchers, practitioners and LGBTQIA+ communities can work together to help our community.

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Become part of the Network

If you'd like to become part of our network - and receive invitations to our events, our newsletter as well as information LGBTQIA+ Mental Health in Scotland, please join our network.

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Come to our next event​

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:00 PM

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Dr. Kirsty Clark will share research from both the United States and Scotland examining how societal narratives and social networks can shape suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth. She will discuss how the portrayal of LGBTQ+ youth suicide in media, education, and even research may contribute to risk. Dr. Clark will highlight perspectives from LGBTQ+ individuals who have survived suicide attempts and present new findings on how being exposed to the suicidal thoughts and behaviors of others may impact LGBTQ+ youth. This talk will encourage discussion on how we can reshape societal messages and strengthen support networks to promote resilience and well-being among LGBTQ+ youth.

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Find out more and register for this event

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Who should be part of our network?

We want LGBTQIA+ community members, community groups and businesses , as well as academics, service providers, policymakers, to be part of our network.

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These events will be a safe space for LGBTQIA+ folk with a zero-tolerance attitude to hate speech and/or anti-LGBTQIA+ stigma.

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*Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic, non-binary and other sexual/gender minority folk