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LGBT+ mental health

LGBT+ people are at a greater risk of poor mental health and wellbeing.  This section looks at issues that may affect LGBT+ people’s mental health and how to get support.  

Transgender mental health - Practical tips

Transgender mental health - Practical tips

If you identify as transgender, you are more likely to report long-term mental health conditions compared to cisgender people. This information looks at how transgender people can maintain their mental health.

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LGBT+ people are at a greater risk of poor mental health and wellbeing. This information looks at issues that may affect LGBT+ people’s mental health and how to get support.

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