People in the LGBTQ community may be more susceptible to mental health issues due to a range of factors such as discrimination – which can include verbal bullying, physical abuse and inequalities – as well as isolation, homophobia and hate crime. Research nationwide has found that people from the LGBTQ community are more at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm and that they are more likely to develop depression and anxiety compared to the rest of the population.
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