In 2008, beyondblue and the Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University began research into whether people in the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities are more likely to experience depression, anxiety and related disorders.

The researchers found that young people, particularly young women, who are attracted to people of the same sex are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. According to the report, bisexual young people are the most likely develop mental health problems.

Depression and anxiety in gay, lesbian and bisexual young people is often associated with issues with discrimination and the person feeling like they can’t get help or don’t know where to go for help.

Help is as close as a phone call or a click on the mouse away. Check out the Youthbeyondblue fact sheets on this site to learn more about common mental health problems or call our info line 1300 22 4636 (local call cost from a landline) to order information or ask questions about mental health. If you’re worried about yourself or someone you care for, a visit to your General Practitioner is a great first step.

If you are interested in reading the results of the research follow the links below.

Click here to read the full Feeling Queer and Blue report.

Click here to read the issues paper.