It doesn't automatically mean we will have mental health issues, but evidence does indicate that people who identify within any of these groups do have increased common mental health problems such as; depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and are more likely to use alcohol and substances to cope.

In this 'live' online workshop, we will:

• Discuss the terms and definitions used within the LGBT+ community
• Explore research on the impact of sexual orientation on emotional and physical health and wellbeing
• Consider how we can help improve health an social inequalities

Watch a video introduction to the workshop here.

Leeds Recovery College opened in 2019 and delivers a range of education and training courses that have been specifically designed to increase awareness and understanding of mental health, wellbeing and personal recovery.

Courses are co-designed and run by people with lived experience of mental health problems and health professionals, trainers and education providers.

You can find out more about the Leeds Recovery College here.

Our courses are open to all adults who live, work or study in Leeds and you don’t need to be referred to the college to book on a course. Simply enrol on the course or workshop that is of interest to you.

Once you’ve made you're Eventbrite booking, we will get in touch and ask you to complete a course enrolment form to confirm your course place.

You will receive course confirmation and joining instructions before the course starts and this will include information about the course, it's Zoom meeting code and the Recovery College Student Charter which we will ask you to agree to when joining the course.