Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support

By Tobin Ng

Asia

The Malaysian government is reportedly funding anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

Anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and violence are pervasive in Malaysia, according to a new report

By Dika Ofoma

Mental Health

The pandemic is causing an LGBTQ2S+ mental health crisis in Canada

New polling indicates increasing rates of anxiety and depression, particularly among LGBTQ2S+ youth and people of colour

By Oliver Haug

Mental Health

‘Third Person’ captures what it’s like to be a trans person with dissociative identity disorder

In her debut memoir, graphic novelist Emma Grove chronicles her experience navigating the mental healthcare system while trans

By Cassandra Kislenko

Health

Treatment for body dysmorphic disorder is still failing queer people of colour

Formal supports remain largely white-centred, so LGBTQ2S+ people of colour are finding their own empowerment and healing

By Diamond Yao

Mental Health

Study finds survivors of conversion therapy need much more support

New research led by LGBTQ2S+ survivors highlights barriers to recovery

By Dawn Ennis

Mental Health

LGBTQ2S+ Asian American and Pacific Islander youth experiencing elevated mental health challenges, new report finds

According to The Trevor Project, queer and trans AAPI youth face heightened risk of suicide

By Oliver Haug

Activism

#Letters4TransKids sends messages of encouragement and love to trans youth

Journalist Ina Fried created a social media campaign to support trans kids targeted by legislative attacks

By Yvonne Marquez

Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant

Ask an Expert

How to talk about suicide

LGBTQ2S+ folks face a higher suicide risk than their cis, straight counterparts. Mental health researcher Alex Abramovich weighs in on how we can better help each other

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas

Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

By Dale Smith

Power

It is illegal for LGBTQ+ Nigerians to gather. This app offers a safe opportunity to form community

Facing discrimination and isolation, online mental health counselling can be a life saver

By Chisom Peter Job

Ask an Expert

What you need to know about non-monogamy and mental health

Non-monogamous relationships can come with a set of unique challenges. Here’s how to keep your mental health—and your partnerships—strong

By Diamond Yao

Ask an Expert

How to make schools safer for LGBTQ2S+ youth

GLSEN interim executive director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers on creating liberatory spaces for queer youth

By Andy Bandyopadhyay

Books

Shawn Hitchins’ new memoir charts path through bewildering grief

In “The Light Streamed Beneath It,” the author and comedian writes about the worst moments of his life with honesty and optimism

By Christopher DiRaddo

Health

Overcoming fatphobia takes hard work

OPINION: But the rewards are worth it, especially the sex—wet, filthy, kinky sex where bellies slap and flesh wobbles in shameless ecstasy

By Quenby

Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My partner has depression and requires a lot of care. How can I make sure I’m also getting my needs met?

“Care so often needs to flow in a circle. Sometimes the best way to care for others is to care for ourselves”

By Kai Cheng Thom

Health

Queerness, cannabis and mental health: everything you need to know

A new set of studies aims to explore how weed affects people from diverse communities, including queer and trans folks

By Logan Summer