'I am queer, black and disabled, and I am really worried about the health inequalities I will face if I get ill. I do not want to die because of structural oppressions.'
living in the UK illustrate the unique challenges certain queer people face:"I am queer, black and disabled and I am really worried about the health inequalities I will face if I get ill. I do not want to die because of structural oppressions,” reports one respondent.
“Dysphoria seems to be running my life again," adds another."Feeling that I'll never get to live my life without dysphoria. Physical transition put on hold. Afraid I'll die and have the wrong gender on death certificate." Emma Meehan, assistant director of public affairs at LGBT Foundation, is seeing a real spike in people feeling like they have reached crisis point in lockdown. “Throughout the pandemic to date, mental health has been the most common issue raised by callers to our helpline. For lots of people, their usual coping mechanisms -- such as spending time around friends and other LGBT people who affirm and celebrate their identity -- aren’t currently available to them,” says Emma.
As lockdown measures are relaxed it is hoped that some level of normalcy will be regained but the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of LGBTQ+ people won’t simply disappear overnight. In response to the 'hidden cost’ of the pandemic, Labour leaderto be stepped up and the government have announced a £5 million grant for leading mental health charities. Yet far more needs to be done to address the mental health imbalances for people in the LGBTQ+ community specifically.
While all forms of mental health services are under immense pressure, for those who are facing severe challenges, there are still places to turn to for help. “Our message is that we’re here if you need us and would urge anyone to give us a call, if they’re able to safely,” says
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