The transformational power of queer-affirmative therapy – from patients whose lives have been changed
Here’s how we can bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the mental health care they deserve. WORDS BY DOMINIC CADOGAN ARTWORK BY ANISA CLEAVER Growing up LGBTQIA+ is like navigating a minefield, it’s a tumultuous time that differs from one individual to another. It is however, united by an unfortunate truth, that whatever your individual experience is, research suggests that by the end of it you’re at higher risk of mental health issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and PTSD. Yet, despite the overwhelming…
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