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Mental Health Development

LGBT young people continue to grow up in a society where they face bullying, harassment and ostracism. 65% of young people interviewed for Stonewall’s School Report (2007) had experienced direct bullying in school, while 98% reported hearing homophobic language. These experiences and others mean that LGBT young people are vulnerable to developing issues around self-esteem, body image and relationships, which can lead to depression, isolation and other mental health problems including self-harming, eating disorders and suicide. Ensuring that young LGBT people receive appropriate mental health provision is essential.

The Consortium’s Mental Health Development Project aims to improve mental health provision for young LGBT people, by working with health professionals in the voluntary and public sectors. We provide:

  • a support package for youth professionals, incorporating training, reference materials and online resources
  • LGBT mental health/young people awareness training for health professional

We are also working with a Primary Care Trust (PCT), helping them to evaluate the mental health provision available for LGBT young people.

For more information on Mental Health Freestyle London contact:
Mark Delacour
020 7064 6512
or click here to send an online message

 


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