LGBTIQA+ support
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A range of support services are available specifically for LGBTIQA+ Victorians that require them. These services (also available to family members and friends) include mental health counselling, resources and peer support activities.
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- Anger - tips to resolve arguments
There are many people you can talk to who can help you overcome feelings of wanting to lash out.
- Breathing to reduce stress
Many people use controlled breathing to help promote relaxation and reduce the effects of stress.
- Family conflict
It is normal to disagree with each other from time to time and occasional conflict is part of family life.
- Negative emotions
Negative emotions can dampen our enthusiasm for life, depending on how long we let them affect us.
- Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are common mental health problems that affect many people.
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Worrying can be constructive if it helps you to work out possible solutions to a problem, but some people are troubled by excessive anxiety.
- It's okay to feel sad
Sadness is a feeling that everyone experiences. It is part of life. We can respond to our sadness in ways that help us feel better.
- Stress
Stress affects people in different ways, but a balanced lifestyle can help you manage everyday stress.
- Personal and relationship services
There are personal and relationship services available to you that offer counselling and relationship advice.
- Talking through problems
Children and young people may find it difficult to open up about their problems. These tips can help you to find someone to talk to about your feelings and worries.
- Talking to health professionals about mental health issues
Talking with a doctor or healthcare professional about your mental health issues will help you to feel comfortable and get the most appropriate treatment for your needs.
- Talking with your doctor about sensitive issues
Building a strong, trusting relationship with your doctor can make it easier to talk with them about sensitive issues.
- Bisexuality
Bisexuality is when a person finds men and women physically, sexually or emotionally attractive.
- Gay male sexuality
There is no real explanation as to why some men are gay and others are not; it is just part of the wide variety of human sexuality.
- Lesbian sexuality
Many women report they have lesbian experiences or feelings, but do not think of themselves as lesbians.
- Men and sexuality
Sexuality is not about whom we have sex with, or how often we have it. Sexuality is about our sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviours towards other people. We can find other people physically, sexually or emotionally attractive, and all those things are a part of our sexuality.
- Sexuality explained
Sexuality is not about whom we have sex with, or how often we have it. Sexuality is about our sexual feelings, thoughts, attractions and behaviours towards other people. We can find other people physically, sexually or emotionally attractive, and all those things are a part of our sexuality.
- Trans and gender diverse people
Your gender is what feels natural to you, even if it is different from your biological sex. Some people may not feel comfortable with their biological sex but choose to live with the gender with which they were born.
- Women, sex and sexuality
This page explores both the gendered and biological aspects of women’s sexuality and sexual pleasure.
Reviewed on: 11-12-2023