Mental Wellbeing
Mental health resources, minority stress, anxiety, depression, and finding LGBTQ-affirming therapy.
Anxiety and Stress in Gay Men: Pressure, Coping and Support
Anxiety and stress affect gay men at elevated rates, for reasons that go beyond individual disposition. Understanding those reasons — and having practical tools for managing them — makes a real difference.
Sleep, Stress and Dating App Habits
Dating apps, poor sleep and chronic low-level stress create a feedback loop that many gay men recognise. Here is what the evidence says about breaking it.
More Mental Health guides
Alcohol, Nightlife and Safer Decision-Making
Gay nightlife and alcohol are intertwined for historical and practical reasons. This guide looks at that honestly, without moralising.
What to Do When Health Anxiety Takes Over After a Sexual Encounter
Spiralling anxiety after a sexual encounter is a common experience for gay men. This guide distinguishes real concern from anxiety and explains what actually helps.
LGBTQ+ Loneliness: Why It Happens and What Can Help
Loneliness among gay and bisexual men has specific causes that general advice doesn't always address. This guide takes them seriously.
Internalized Homophobia: What It Is and How to Work Through It
Internalized homophobia is not a personal defect. It is a learned set of reactions that can be noticed and changed over time.
Family Rejection After Coming Out: Finding Support and Moving Forward
Family rejection after coming out is one of the most painful experiences in LGBTQ+ life. This guide covers what helps in the immediate and longer term.
Dating-App Burnout: Recognising It and What to Do
Dating-app burnout is real, specific and worth taking seriously. This guide helps you recognise it and make a plan.
Body Image and Gay Men: A Practical Guide to a Complicated Issue
Body image is a significant issue for many gay men. This guide takes it seriously without being preachy or diagnostic.