Emotional unavailability is a topic that doesn't always receive the attention it deserves, especially when it comes to discussing its impact on LGBTQ+ individuals. However, it's a phenomenon that is more common than we might think. It often arises as a consequence of past traumas and adverse experiences. In this blog, we will explore the key manifestations of emotional unavailability and the importance of addressing this issue within the LGBTQ+ community.

Why LGBTQ+ people are more likely to suffer from mental health problems?

What factors are involved?

What types of mental health problems might affect LGBTQ+ people?

What are the signs to look out for?

When should you seek specialist advice?

How can you support a loved one who is showing signs of mental health problems?

Of all the letters in the LGBTQ+ acronym, the B is often the one that’s talked about the least.

My first memory of witnessing someone with a mental illness was from a Bollywood movie called ‘Khilona’ (translating to toy).

It was an honour to be featured on a recent Bloomsbury Radio podcast episode.

It’s fair to say that this festive season will be unlike any other we’ve seen!

I would like to start this blog by firstly paying tribute to the transgender community – a community to which we owe a debt of gratitude.

I was honoured to take part in a webinar organised by Sarbat and the Gay Indian Network (GIN) on a weekend that marked World Mental Health Day (10 October) and National Coming Out Day (11 October).

At its most basic, the practice of asking Log Kya Kehenge? is used to create fear of the public's opinion on one's personal life. The practice, and the shame associated with it, is very common in many collectivist cultures, including South Asian communities.

Every year on 10th September, organisations and communities come together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This year I would like to share my thoughts - particularly on how suicide affects our LGBTQ+ and our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

It was a pleasure to be a guest on the latest Voices Of Experience podcast where I spoke about mental health for the LGBTQ+ community in the South Asian diaspora and the challenges they face in terms of accessing the right support.

It’s a pleasure for me to be writing this as we mark South Asian Heritage Month – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution people from the sub-continent have made to life in the UK.