The Queer Mental Health Workbook
Designed to specifically help LGBTQ+ people navigate and manage the messy world that we live in. The book is split into two sections. The first section is aimed at improving general mental health and wellbeing, exploration of identity and intersectionality, and consideration of relationships. The second section discusses specific mental health challenges such as feeling anxious, feeling low, self-harm, eating difficulties, sleep difficulties, trauma, shame and suicide. There are numerous activities and exercises throughout for you to complete if you like, plus extra downloadable copies of all worksheets and exercises online.
“I’m really enjoying this book and would recommend it” (endorsement via Twitter)
Matt Lucas, Actor, Comedian, Writer and Television presenter
“Knowledge empowers. Understanding brings compassion. This expertly written book does all that, and brilliantly and carefully opens the necessary dialogue, explaining all evidence-based approaches around the mental health challenges faced by those often judged and marginalised simply for being who they are. A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse.”
Professor Tanya Byron, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, journalist, author and broadcaster
“This book completely bowled me over. Whilst many self-help books trot out epithets and homilies and a smattering of common sense, this book brings some of the most robust evidence-based psychological insights and applies them to LGBTQ lives and how to maintain our mental health. There are some great practical exercises and activities. If you can't afford therapy right now, then this would be a great investment. If you are in treatment, this book can help you maximise your progress.”
Dominic Davies, Founder of Pink Therapy
“This is a super comprehensive book covering the main mental health struggles that queers experience, and how these relate to the world around us. The book is packed with compassionate and practical activities: a much needed resource to help us through the tough times.”
Meg-John Barker, author of Hell Yeah Self-Care
“This is a phenomenal and highly needed book. It's going to be a guiding light for so many young LGBTQ+ individuals. What an honour and privilege to read.”
Kyle McGovern, Trainee Health Psychologist
“The Queer Mental Health Workbook engages the reader with clear explanations of tried and true strategies to navigate mental health challenges, while contextualizing these strategies to the Queer experience. It is an essential resource for any Queer person struggling with these challenges.”
Darren Courtney, psychiatrist, researcher, and lead author of the CARIBOU CBT Group Manual for Youth
“I found so much value in this book! It is a fantastic resource for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Dunlop's book is expertly written with evidence-based treatments and written in a manner that is understandable and relatable. He offers wonderful activities and exercises. I highly recommend this book and I will certainly recommend it to my patients. It truly is a gift to the LGBTQ+ community and their allies!”
Frank J. Sileo, PhD, licensed psychologist, award-winning author, and national speaker