Welcome to the 181st episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. As it’s February, this month’s theme is all about intersectionality and LGBTQ+ History Month. Today we’re talking about how to support LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing at work.
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In today’s show on How to support LGBTQ+ Mental Health at Work
- About my TEDx talk – The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health. [00:40]
- The focus of today’s episode. [01:12]
- Statistics on the prevalence of LGBTQ+ mental-ill health [02:36]
- Questions to help you consider the kind of ally you are towards LGBTQ+ communities. [04:11]
- Eight things workplaces can do to support LGBTQ+ staff mental health. [05:40]
Quotes on How to support LGBTQ+ Mental Health at Work
- Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, but these thoughts affect LGBTQ+ communities more.
- Work is a really big part of someone’s recovery experience or mental well-being.
- Training is not a panacea, but it’s a really important start.
- Identity is much more than one aspect of ourselves, it extends beyond our sexual orientation.
- Not all awareness days are to be celebrated it can be a case of remembrance too.
Resources to help you support LGBTQ+ Mental Health at Work
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Stonewall’s Statistics on LGBTQ+ Mental-Ill Health
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Workers’ Mental Health
- NHS Midlands: Allyship Toolkit
- BITC Report: Working with Pride
- Check out Episode #65 Why Training isn’t a Panacea
- Listen to Episode #69 How Real Allyship Makes a Difference
- Want to know more about Inclusive Language? Check out Episode #37 Why Bother with Inclusive Language
- Check out Episode #180 Intersectionality for LGBTQ+ History Month
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