Episode 40 – LGBTQ+ Safety & Resources CAMHS Talk

In this episode, we introduce Molly as a new host, joined by Ash, Mack, Jay and Sassie to discuss LGBTQ+ community safety. We highlight the importance of safe spaces and how to create an accessible and comfortable environment for LGBTQ+ people. We also share experiences of feeling supported, genuine allyship and gestures of validation.



Gender dysphoria: a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. (NHS)



Gender euphoria: comfort/ joy that happens when gender expression is aligned with identity.



Rainbow capitalism: when companies commercialise and claim to support the rights of the LGBTQ+ community (especially during Pride) mainly for profit and improved brand image.



Contact Rainbow Bedfordshire: elft.rainbowbedfordshire@nhs.net



Better Days for BLMK: @betterdaysblmk across all social media



Pride in Luton



https://prideinluton.org/



Luton Sexual Health



https://www.lutonsexualhealth.org.uk/info-advice/lgbtq/



Q Youth



https://www.qalliance.org.uk/youth-services/

[00:00] Introductions

[01:40] What are Safe Spaces?

[05:15] Allyship and Activism, actual vs toxic

[12:47] Validation and Acceptance

[27:00] Fear of going out/ Non-Safe Spaces

[37:45] Local Safe Spaces

[42:40] Outro