Hello

Welcome to our webpage. We're currently in the process of setting up our network. We want to engage folk like you to help develop the network, shape how it works and what it does, then come and be part of things. We'll be holding some events to do that - See Events above or below for more about our network.

All About Our Network

In Scotland, LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic, non-binary and other sexual/gender minority folk) have poorer mental health outcomes and greater suicidal ideation and attempts than our heterosexual and cisgender (non-trans) peers.

Although pockets of research and service provision excellence exist, one of the key barriers to greater research activity, service development and policy change in Scotland is that we currently have no means to draw these together.

So, we want to develop an ‘Interdisciplinary LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Network for Scotland’ bringing together academic researchers, statutory and 3rd sector services, practitioners, policymakers and, crucially, LGBTQIA+ communities.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh have funded us with a network grant to help us establish the network, invite a wide range of participants to key partner events to develop then review the scope and format of the network, then support the network’s first 18 months, enabling us to support and develop interdisciplinary collaborative work and longer-term network funding.

If you'd like to find out more, please contact us or come along to one of our developmental Events.

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