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LGBT Australians at higher risk of depression, suicide and poor access to health services during coronavirus pandemic – ABC News
As his city grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, Taryn Dorrough found himself thinking about taking his own life for several weeks. And he was not alone.
As his home town of Newcastle grappled with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Taryn Dorrough was having a personal battle with his mental health.
Key points:
- Research suggests LGBT people are experiencing depression at high rates during COVID-19
- Health services often fail to meet the needs of transgender people
- Experts say an investment in the right support would be the best help
“I struggled to get out of bed and would then struggle to have a shower a…
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