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#72 Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland
Manage episode 444266147 series 3447844
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox discusses the mental health challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in Ireland. Dr. Matt Kennedy from Belong To and Denise Croke from the HSE share insights from a recent research report revealing high rates of self-harm and suicidal thoughts among LGBTQI+ youth. They emphasise the importance of supportive environments, inclusive education, and the role of allies in fostering acceptance. The episode calls for collective action to create a society where LGBTQI+ individuals feel valued and supported.
Supports and services available from LGBTQI+ support organisations such as Belong To https://www.belongto.org/, LGBT Ireland https://lgbt.ie/, Transgender Equality Network Ireland https://teni.ie/.
Freephone Samaritans 116123
Text About It (text HELLO to 50808)
Visit the HSE website www.yourmentalhealth.ie for more information on mental health, supports and services.
Produced by GKMedia.ie
83 episoder
Manage episode 444266147 series 3447844
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox discusses the mental health challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in Ireland. Dr. Matt Kennedy from Belong To and Denise Croke from the HSE share insights from a recent research report revealing high rates of self-harm and suicidal thoughts among LGBTQI+ youth. They emphasise the importance of supportive environments, inclusive education, and the role of allies in fostering acceptance. The episode calls for collective action to create a society where LGBTQI+ individuals feel valued and supported.
Supports and services available from LGBTQI+ support organisations such as Belong To https://www.belongto.org/, LGBT Ireland https://lgbt.ie/, Transgender Equality Network Ireland https://teni.ie/.
Freephone Samaritans 116123
Text About It (text HELLO to 50808)
Visit the HSE website www.yourmentalhealth.ie for more information on mental health, supports and services.
Produced by GKMedia.ie
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