To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, the EDI Centre has organised this LGBTQ+ inclusion and mental health training course, facilitated by an external trainer from MindOut. MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.
The course takes place online and is split into two parts:
- Part 1: 23 February 2026, 13.00 – 16.00
- Part 2: 25 February 2026, 13.00 – 16.00
You must attend both 3-hour sessions (6 hours in total) to complete the course.
This course allows you to gain insight and skills in assessing and addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ staff/students with mental health issues. You will also gain confidence in dealing with heterosexism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia.
The course promotes an understanding of LGBTQ+ mental health, what’s different and why, as well as allowing you to explore nuanced inclusion topics and their connection to LGBTQ+ identities. It will deepen your awareness of trans issues and trans care pathways, and share examples of affirmative practice interventions and best practices.
This course is open to all staff members. It is particularly recommended for Mental Health First Aiders who wish to upskill and deepen their awareness of how LGBTQ+ issues can intersect with mental health.
To register, please sign into ICIS and click ‘My Training’ to search for and enrol on this course.