Labels are bad enough in our community without adding insult to injury.

 

Anyone with a mental health issue, whether permanent or temporary, faces the potential of being shunned by society but it can be doubly painful if you’re already part of a minority.

 

Homophobia, sexism, ageism and other forms of discrimination can leave lesbians  feeling isolated, lonely, depressed and with low self-esteem.

 

“Watch out for her, she’s a fat old schizo, mental, psycho, borderline...”

Helpful - not.

 

Learn more about mental health - you never know when you might need it yourself.