Marking Pride month with blogs on asexuality, transphobia & LGBTQ+ books

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June 2024
Bethan Bottomley

Bethan Bottomley
Public Affairs & Policy Assistant

Dear friend,

I am sure, that like us at Centre, you have had a whirlwind month in the run up to the election. In amidst the debates and press stunts we have had our first chance to review manifesto pledges ([link removed]) from the major political parties. With mental health still not high enough on the political agenda we, along with over 70 endorsers of A Mentally Heathier Nation ([link removed]) , are calling on all candidates to prioritise support, equality and prevention in their bids to be our representatives in the incoming government. Join our campaign by emailing your candidates using our template ([link removed]) .

Alongside the election activities we have also been celebrating Pride month, with blogs on books that make the LGBTQ+ canon ([link removed]) , and experiences of queer identity and asexuality ([link removed]) . We’ve also highlighted how transphobia in public debate ([link removed]) is putting people’s mental health at risk.

Members of the queer community have long been champions of social justice and equality for all, and each year it is a joy to celebrate the progress that has been made as well as the work still needed to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people, including their mental health.
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Supporting people with mental health difficulties to exercise their voting rights

People with a mental illness are as keen to vote as any other group in society, but face multiple barriers and hurdles. We’ve put together a short guide ([link removed]) with practical tips and information on how to exercise your voting rights.

If you work with people with mental health difficulties, please take a look ([link removed]) at how you can help people with a mental illness to be equal citizens during this election.
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Read our voting rights guide ([link removed])
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Thea is joined by Venus Madden, who tells us about her experiences of miscarriage and postnatal depression, as well as the impact of moving to the UK from Hong Kong as a teenager.

Listen on Spotify ([link removed]) , Apple Podcasts ([link removed]) or Soundcloud ([link removed]) . A full transcript ([link removed]) can be found on our website.
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This Pride month we’ve been exploring mental health inequalities faced by LGBTQIA+ communities in infographics ([link removed]) and blogs ([link removed]) .
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If you’re interested in sharing your experience via a blog or on our podcast, or getting involved in our work, please get in touch anytime at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . We’re particularly keen to hear from trans people about what affects your mental health.
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Five books for Pride month ([link removed])

by David Woodhead
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Building mentally healthier systems for children and young people ([link removed])

by Kadra Abdinasir & Andy Bell
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What do the parties’ election manifestos tell us about the prospects for mental health in the next Parliament? ([link removed])

by Ed Davie
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Being asexual and the road to pride ([link removed])

by Anonymous
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Why transphobia in public debate is putting people’s mental health at risk ([link removed])

by Andy Bell
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* David Lyon: a tribute from Centre for Mental Health ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health responds to Labour General Election 2024 manifesto ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health responds to Conservative General Election 2024 manifesto ([link removed])
* Centre for Mental Health responds to Liberal Democrats’ general election 2024 manifesto ([link removed])

If you’ve enjoyed reading this newsletter, please consider making a donation towards our work. We can’t continue the fight for equality in mental health without your support.
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