🏳️‍🌈 SHARE Peer Support Group – Standing Together for Mental Health this Pride Month

At Mental Health Matters Wales, we recognise that Pride is about more than celebration—it's about visibility, equity, and support. That’s why our SHARE Peer Support Group exists: to offer a safe space for LGB+ individuals who have experienced self-harm or suicidal thoughts, particularly those who often feel overlooked or isolated in their mental health journey.

💬 Why SHARE?

LGB+ people are:

• 2.8 times more likely to self-harm

• 3.1 times more likely to die by suicide than heterosexual women

• Young LGB+ people (16–24) face a 2.8 times greater risk of self-harm

• Black LGB+ individuals are 4.7 times more likely to die by suicide

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These aren’t just numbers—they’re people’s lives. And behind each statistic is a story, often shaped by discrimination, rejection, or silence.

The SHARE Group was developed to break that silence.

🧠 What is SHARE?

SHARE is a peer-led support group that offers:

• A non-judgemental, inclusive space to talk

• Connection with others who understand what you’re going through

• Signposting to support if you're in crisis or looking for next steps

  
  

Whether you're currently struggling or on the road to recovery, you are welcome.

🗓 When & Where?

Every Wednesday🕒 15:30 – 17:00

📧 share@mhmwales.org or info@mhmwales.org to join or learn more.

🌈 This Pride Month, let’s talk about mental health

Pride is about authenticity—and part of that is being honest about our struggles as well as our strengths. If you or someone you know is LGB+ and has experienced self-harm, please know that you're not alone. You are seen. You are supported.

Together we can continue to build a Wales where no one faces mental health challenges alone.

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