Gay Bashing and Mental Health stats

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The higher prevalence of mental ill health among members of the LGBT community can be attributed to a range of factors such as discrimination, isolation and homophobia. This can lead to members of the LGBT community feeling dissatisfied with health services, with mental health services most often perceived to be discriminatory.

Greater risk of hate crime

Members of the LGBT community are at a greater risk of experiencing hate crime compared to heterosexual people, with certain LGBT groups found to be at particular risk, including gay men, young people and those identifying as LGBT from black and ethnic minority groups.

Posted By: essexcanaryOTBC, Jun 8, 19:14:15