In this weeks episode, Stephen and James speak with Molly Houghton, Media and Comms Officer of the Proud Place, Manchesters longest running LGBT Charity?
They cover topics such as
- What is it like today for young people coming out?
- What issues do Gen Alpha's LGBTQIA+ community face?
- How are things imporving in the community?
- How are scools and other organsations engaging in the community?
The Proud Place was the charity which had the purpose-built Gay Centre back in 1988
For more information about the Proud Places' services see their website below:
Are the Gays OK?
Welcome to the “Are the Gays OK?” podcast, a show about mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community. Hosted by James Wilkinson and Stephen Griffiths.
We are 2 gay men wanting to honestly share our experiences in the hopes of destigmatising the world of mental health. We won’t shy away from difficult topics. we hope being vulnerable and sharing honestly we can contribute positively to the conversation surrounding mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Stephen Griffiths, Is a gay man, based in Manchester, with lived experience of addiction and recovery from substance abuse.
It was Stephens' own personal struggles with, growing up as an LGTBQIA+ person in the world and his subsequent battles with addiction that led to him becoming a therapist.
He has a keen interest in mental health and runs a private counselling practice offering counselling to primarily LGBT people and those suffering with addictions both behavioural and substance based.
www.swgcounselling.co.uk
James has lived in Manchester for 15 years and works in Digital Marketing.
He has a passion for DJing (DJ Dry Clarity), Video editing and all things media. Having volunteered at Gaydio in 2019/2020 presenting the exchange.
He has lived experience with mental health and is 3 and a half years sober.