Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation and distress: liberation, care and loneliness Published by Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender University of Brighton Press September 2022 Copyright 2022 Zoë Boden-Stuart, Nick McGlynn, Matt C. Smith, Helen Jones and Rita Hirani, except where otherwise noted. “‘Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation and mental distress’, is a … Read more
Check out our fabulous fundraiser that raised £3700 for LGBTQ mental health! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the evening and bought merch and raffle tickets. Our incredible performers sure did make it a night to remember. Ophelia Payne, our wonderful host and MindOut ambassador glued the show together with sequins, songs, banter … Read more
Hi Paul, thanks for chatting with us about your experience of our counselling service. First off, are you happy to share how you identify in terms of your sexuality/gender? Sure. I identify as a gay man and use he/him pronouns. Thank you. So how did you hear about the MindOut counselling service? I originally found … Read more
What I like most about working with service users 50+ is the history that we hold between us. People can tell you what it was like in the 60s, 70s, and 80s as a young LGBTQ person. The fun that was had at Prides and clubs as well as the shocking times through the Aids … Read more
Pride is about joy. Full on, rainbow, sparkles, colourful joy. It’s about the progress we’ve made, each year, step by step, towards acceptance and equality for LGBTQ people. Every day LGBTQ people face fear, stigma, spotlight and hate, or marginalisation and exclusion. Every interaction involves weighing up; do we be authentic and true to ourselves, … Read more
What is the online support service and how does it work? The Online Support Service is an online instant messenger chat helpline run by our fantastic volunteers and staff. We’re mostly a listening service and can help talk you through whatever is going on for you on that day. We can also help signpost you … Read more
WE’RE BACK! After two years we’re finally coming together to unite in comedy, drag, and cabaret in support of LGBTQ mental health on August 3rd at Komedia Brighton! As always, our priceless LGBTQ+ lineup is geared up to show you a fantastic time and you’ll be laughing your rainbow socks off. We’re honored that … Read more
Knitters, crocheters and crafters – MindOut Needs You! Help us decorate our float with as much colour and fun as you can. Your design doesn’t have to be neat or complicated, and you don’t need to live in Brighton to participate (it can be sent to us in the post). Email us if you want … Read more
This year’s IDAHOBIT 2022 theme is ‘Our bodies, Our rights, Our choice.’ As LGBTQI+ people this day highlights our basic human rights to live our sexualities and express our gender(s). We deserve to be free from physical violence and oppression, from so-called ‘therapies’ to forced sterilisation of Trans and Intersex people. Hear from the MindOut team … Read more
Rita Hirani (she/her) has been appointed as the new CEO at MindOut. Rita will build on the foundation and fantastic work done by founder Helen Jones and the MindOut team so far. Rita plans to develop, diversify and strengthen the charity as we move into a post-covid era. Rita is a social entrepreneur and trainer, … Read more