LGBTQIA+ Mental Health with Dr. Tomi: Suicide, stigmatisation & getting help

In this episode Ash and Rae talk to Dr. Tomi about mental health challenges that can arise in the LGBTQIA+ community. The episode discusses the most common conditions and the impact that they can have on an individual. Dr Tomi shares advice and recommended resources for those who may experience such challenges to help them on their journey.  NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/ NHS apps library: mental health https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/filter/?categories=Mental%20health Mind LGBTIQ+ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/useful-contacts/ Mind www.mind.org.uk PAPYRUS, Young suicide prevention society, www.papyrus-uk.org Samaritans 116 123 (freephone) Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org/, Text Shout (YM if under 19) to 85258 BAATN (The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network) https://www.baatn.org.uk/ a community of counsellors and psychotherapists of Black and Asian heritage *************************************** Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/melanin-and-me-playlist/pl.u-rE2sevJZ6P Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanin_and_me/ Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MelaninAndMeUK/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandme? More about Ash https://www.instagram.com/ashlea.jade_/ https://twitter.com/ashleajsmith?lang=en More about Rae https://www.instagram.com/raisha123/ https://twitter.com/missomarpe 

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Melanin and Me explores all things health, wellness and self improvement. Covering topics such as mental health and career progression through the lens of two womxn navigating the complexities of womxnhood and the Black British experience. Rae is an educator and sports enthusiast of African descent, born in Zanzibar and raised in the UK. Ash is a sport development professional and fitness expert of mixed Caribbean and British heritage, born in the Cayman Islands and raised in the UK. Ash & Rae met whilst studying at Loughborough. Follow us on Instagram: Melanin_and_me