MindOut is proud to provide one of the few mental health advocacy services run by and for trans people. Recent social media and government announcements are causing untold stress, anxiety and anger for trans and non-binary communities. MindOut welcomes and supports people of all gender identities and gender expressions, and we reject all forms of transphobia. Trans … Read more
We at MindOut are deeply affected by the protests happening in the United States and around the globe in response to the murder of George Floyd, which have sparked a necessary conversation about and focus on the racism that exists in society and within institutions. We send our love and support to all BIPOC (black, indigenous, … Read more
Show Your Support for MindOut This June and Vote for Us in the Discount Promo Codes Charity Poll At MindOut, we strive to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities. For 20 years, we have been challenging stigma and promoting positive mental health, and your support means we can keep providing our vital … Read more
We are hosting a series of Online Support themed sessions over the next few weeks. These sessions will have a specific theme, related to the current situation, or other specific issues you may be facing. We will be be updating the schedule with information about more themed content, so please do keep checking back to … Read more
The power of kindness can be a lifeline. We never know of the struggles others are facing, and the simple act of being kind can be transformative for those on the receiving end, as well as for those showing that they care. Lockdown is a very unusual circumstance for us all to find ourselves in. … Read more
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all hard. However, the MindOut team are working their socks off to keep our services running virtually including Counselling, Advocacy, Peer Mentoring and Peer Support Groups. Our Online Support service is incredibly busy right now and we have extended our opening times. LGBTQ mental health matters more … Read more
Sabah Choudrey writes and talks about inclusive practice. They have published a a free guide: www.sabahchoudrey.com/inclusivity They are currently working on a longer handbook with Jessica Kingsley Publishers on “inclusive practice of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME)/people of colour (POC) trans (including non-binary and gender non-conforming people) and need the voices of our amazing BAME/POC … Read more
We are all likely to experience mental health challenges during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are MindOut’s top tips for living with stress, isolation, anxiety and depression. Ask for help: LGBTQ people wait longer than the rest of the population to ask for support, you don’t have to. Contact MindOut, your GP, friends, family, neighbours if … Read more
PRESS RELEASE – 28th April 2020 LGBTQ Mental Health Charity responds to Equality Minister’s announcement on Trans Rights MindOut,a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ communities, operates one of the few Trans Mental Health Advocacy services in the UK and is concerned about the implications for trans rights in the Women and … Read more
Help us reduce suicidal distress for LGBTQ people “8 out of 10 MindOut service users have experienced suicidal distress now or at some point in their lives. We are dedicating this Crowdfunder to our Online Support service which helps many LGBTQ people deal with suicidal distress every day from around the UK and internationally. This much-needed … Read more