‘I was unable to breathe, sleep, feel’: A trans person’s account of mental health struggles

Growing up, I knew I didn’t belong. Neither in the space I was in, nor in my own body. Not belonging to a society or culture is debilitating, but feeling like you don’t belong in your own body is a whole different story. It has repercussions far beyond the physical. I am a gender fluid … Read more

Violence, stigma and identity: Why the queer mental health crisis requires attention

During the Covid-19 pandemic, mental health re-emerged as a neglected global crisis. Somewhere in the midst of these urgent discussions, critical gaps in queer mental health or well-being for LGBTQI++ communities who are historically excluded and stigmatized, languish. This is not surprising since a large part of these discussions are led by heteronormative think tanks … Read more