Nyasa Rainbow Alliance clinician attended a mental health training on 24th to 26th June, 2024 at Crossroads, Lilongwe which was organized by Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) which was facilitated by experienced mental health workers from Saint John of God Mental Hospital. The training was tailored for service providers working with key populations. […]
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from Arcus Foundation, convened with parents of children from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, Malawi Human Rights Commission, Gender Justice Unit and Religious Leaders Network for Choice at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe on the 14th February 2024. This meeting was aimed at giving
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Bullying is an enduring issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide, with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community often bearing a disproportionate burden of this problem. Discrimination, harassment and bullying directed at LGBTQIA+ individuals remain pervasive in many societies. In response, anti-bullying campaigns within the queer community have emerged as a powerful force
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October 10th marks a significant day not only for mental health advocacy but also for the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. On World Mental Health Awareness Day, we celebrate the progress made in recognizing and addressing mental health issues with the LGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging the unique challenges that continue to persist. For members of the queer community,
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Depression affects queer people more than other communities at a higher rate. Queer folks are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with heterosexual individuals.With these statistics, we have to say that queer folks should be at the forefront of ending the stigma within the mental health topic of which
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