Call for Research Participants – Investigating the Experiences and Suicide Behaviours of Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ People
At Harmless and the Tomorrow Project, we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of support we provide for our clients, particularly those clients with unique needs and life experiences. To this end, we are currently conducting a piece of research investigating the suicide crisis experiences of people who identify as both LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent.
Existing research suggests that neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ people face unique challenges in life, including social isolation, bullying, and discrimination in healthcare settings. Consequently, neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ people often experience mental health difficulties and may be at greater risk of suicidal behaviours.
We are looking to recruit a sample of people who:
- Identify as LGBTQIA+
- Identify as neurodivergent (i.e. ADHD, autistic, or any other condition which might fall under the umbrella of ‘neurodivergent’; you don’t have to have a diagnosis)
- Have lived experience of suicide crisis (i.e. suicidal ideation, suicide attempt)
to take part in one-to-one interviews with one of our researchers. By sharing your experiences with us, you will be helping us to develop tailored support plans for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people in crisis and raise awareness of the challenges faced by people like you.
If you would like to learn more about the project or to volunteer for an interview, please visit one of the links below as applicable:
If you are an adult (aged 18+): https://forms.gle/6YSGm4bmWhpPR9ZR7
If you are a young person (aged under 18): https://forms.gle/2xeV1bMnLPUK1VVo6
Please note that interviews will take place between 7th – 18th October. If you would like to participate in this study, please complete an application form by 11th October.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Jaimie, one of our researchers, at jaimie.tillsley@harmless.org.uk
