Home Our Health Podcasts Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email Being Queer With Alex DaltonReality Unplugged - Episode 1 10 Jul 2023 Podcast 00:34:04 Scroll down Listen on JOY Body This podcast was produced by JOY Media – Australia’s Rainbow Community Media Organisation. For more information about JOYs services, visit joy.org.au/servicesCONTENT WARNING!! This podcast contains content about suicide.Research shows that a disproportionate amount of queer people experience poor mental health, feelings of isolation and suicidality than their heterosexual and cis-gendered peers. This stems from the experiences of discrimination, abuse and prejudice that queer people face every day.On episode 1 of Reality Unplugged we hear from Alex Dalton, a LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocate, and Lola-Mae Pink, who works at Queerspace – an organisation dedicated to upholding the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people.Alex shares his personal experience with mental health and wellbeing, while Lola-Mae provides tips on how young queer people can connect with others in less conventional ways.If the topics discussed in this episode have brought up any negative feelings, know that support is available, at: QLife, Lifeline, Suicide Callback Service, and Kids Helpline Listen on JOY Back Share Share Share Copy Link Copy Link Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email