Undserstanding barriers to Psychological Support for LGBTQ+ with recurrent Suicidal Thoughts

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Jazmyn Thompson is currently recruiting for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology research study, and would love your help!

Understanding Barriers to Getting Psychological Support for Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Queer Adults with Recurrent Suicidal Thoughts

Jazmyn is looking to understand the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer adults who’ve had suicidal thoughts but haven’t accessed psychological therapy or counselling for them. This is a surprisingly under-researched area. We know LGBTQ+ adults are underrepresented in referrals to psychological services, yet sadly die by suicide at higher rates than their heterosexual peers. The study seeks to help understand why that gap exists.

If this is something you’ve experienced, Jazmyn would really value hearing from you.

The survey is anonymous, takes about 15 minutes, and asks about things like:
🔹 Your experience of suicidal thoughts
🔹 How you’ve coped on your own
🔹 What’s made it difficult to access support
🔹 What might make therapy feel safer or more accessible for LGBTQ+ people

You can take part if you:
✅ Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or queer
✅ Are 18+
✅ Live in the UK
✅ Have had suicidal thoughts more than once in the past 18 months
✅ Haven’t received therapy or counselling for these thoughts

This study focuses on sexuality, but adults of all gender identities are welcome to take part 🩷

🔗 to take part visit: https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cY2iNiw4RKUP2Oq or scan the QR code on the poster

📧 Please email nnjt183@live.rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions !