La Trobe University released a report on LGBTIQA+ Mental Health and Suicidality for each state in Australia. You can download the SA report by clicking on the image to the right.
Suicidality and mental ill-health are
serious concerns that impact all parts
of the population in Australia, although
some are disproportionately affected.
LGBTQA+ people are recognised in
numerous Commonwealth, State and
Territory mental health and suicide
prevention strategies or action plans.
However, LGBTQA+ people continue to face barriers to accessing affirming healthcare and, to-date, limited comprehensive data exists on the mental health and healthcare experiences of LGBTQA+ people. This briefing paper outlines findings from three major surveys of LGBTQA+ people and aims to:
1. Highlight the extent and nature of mental ill-health and suicidality among LGBTQA+ young people and adults in South Australia (SA).
2. Explore the factors that can put people at greater risk of suicide or mental ill-health, as well as those that reduce their risk of suicide.
3. Examine mental health service engagement and preferences among LGBTQA+ people in SA.
4. Draw comparisons between experience of LGBTQA+ people in SA compared to other jurisdictions in Australia, and where possible, comparisons between LGBTQA+ people in SA to the general population using the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS; 2022-2022).
