Articles LGBTQ+ Mental Health LGBTQ+ students Life Mental Health News Originals University

Are queer students getting enough support at university?

LGBTQIA+ people are significantly more likely to report poor mental health during higher education. Here, former and current students speak out. WORDS BY JAMIE WINDUST HEADER BY YOSEF PHELAN TW: This article contains discussions of mental health and mention of suicide which some readers may find distressing. When you’re a teenager, you spend your life dreaming about life outside of the confines of polyester shirts and claustrophobic classrooms. When the merry-go-round of standardised exams finally stops, for some, the next logical step is to take a loan from the government…

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Articles GLSEN LGBTQ+ inclusivity LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ students Life Melanie Willingham-Jaggers News

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers becomes the first Black, non-binary executive director of GLSEN

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers has made history as GLSEN’s first Black and non-binary executive director. The organisation, which advocates for inclusive educational environments for LGBTQ+ students, announced the news on 26 January. Along with being the first Black and non-binary person to lead the organisation, she is also the first Black woman to step into the role. Shortly after the announcement, Willingham-Jaggers expressed their excitement in a press release. “I am thrilled to continue and accelerate the important work GLSEN started more than 30 years ago,” they said. “Education is the cornerstone…

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