It’s fair to say that this festive season will be unlike any other we’ve seen!

I was honoured to take part in a webinar organised by Sarbat and the Gay Indian Network (GIN) on a weekend that marked World Mental Health Day (10 October) and National Coming Out Day (11 October).

At its most basic, the practice of asking Log Kya Kehenge? is used to create fear of the public's opinion on one's personal life. The practice, and the shame associated with it, is very common in many collectivist cultures, including South Asian communities.

Every year on 10th September, organisations and communities come together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This year I would like to share my thoughts - particularly on how suicide affects our LGBTQ+ and our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.