PSIIQC
@psiiqc.org
The Psychological Society of Inclusive Intersectional and Queer Communities
We champion LGBTQ+ self-representation in psychology.
Join us to help continue our mission ⚧️
All minds. Equally.
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We champion LGBTQ+ self-representation in psychology.
Join us to help continue our mission ⚧️
All minds. Equally.
www.psiiqc.org
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@psiiqc.org
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Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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Be part of PSIIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
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PSIIQC will...
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ psychological society in the UK, ensuring that we are the voice that steers conversations that affect us. – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ psychological society in the UK, ensuring that we are the voice that steers conversations that affect us.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
PSIIQC will...
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
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🦋 GIRES needs your help.
We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge.
We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community
👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires
#SaveGIRES #TransSupport
We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge.
We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community
👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires
#SaveGIRES #TransSupport
July 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🦋 GIRES needs your help.
We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge.
We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community
👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires
#SaveGIRES #TransSupport
We’re raising £10,000 to keep GIRES going — and protect decades of trans research, resources & community knowledge.
We need your help to make sure we can continue to support the trans community
👉 Donate now: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires
#SaveGIRES #TransSupport
PSIIQC were proud to march today at London Pride - a powerful and vibrant coming together of community!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
July 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
PSIIQC were proud to march today at London Pride - a powerful and vibrant coming together of community!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We are open to LGBTQ+ and ally psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, qualified coaches and psychology users from other professions (e.g. social workers, teachers, managers, nurses, clinicians)...
July 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We are open to LGBTQ+ and ally psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, qualified coaches and psychology users from other professions (e.g. social workers, teachers, managers, nurses, clinicians)...
PSIIQC will...
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ psychological society in the UK, ensuring that we are the voice that steers conversations that affect us. – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ psychological society in the UK, ensuring that we are the voice that steers conversations that affect us.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
PSIIQC will...
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
▫️ conduct and interpret research
▫️ respond to changes in legislation
▫️ highlight injustices and discrimination
▫️ set standards for psychological practice with LGBTQ+ people
Help us continue this mission:
PSIIQC will be making another appearance at BEEFMINCE at the Clapham Grand on Sunday 25th May!
Last time was a hoot, we made great contacts and raised much needed funds.
🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏳️⚧️
Last time was a hoot, we made great contacts and raised much needed funds.
🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏳️⚧️
May 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
PSIIQC will be making another appearance at BEEFMINCE at the Clapham Grand on Sunday 25th May!
Last time was a hoot, we made great contacts and raised much needed funds.
🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏳️⚧️
Last time was a hoot, we made great contacts and raised much needed funds.
🏳️🌈🏴☠️🏳️⚧️
We are concerned about the new legal definition of 'sex' as 'biological' being taken to mean 'binary'; this is anti-scientific. This sets a worrying precedent, is likely to lead to psychological harm, injustice and abuse. We urge the government to revisit this immediately.
April 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We are concerned about the new legal definition of 'sex' as 'biological' being taken to mean 'binary'; this is anti-scientific. This sets a worrying precedent, is likely to lead to psychological harm, injustice and abuse. We urge the government to revisit this immediately.
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Happy Asexuality Awareness Day to our asexual siblings.
If you’re not asexual, find out how you can be an ally to asexual people in this interview with Yasmin Benoit: hypebae.com/2022/6/lgbtq...
If you’re not asexual, find out how you can be an ally to asexual people in this interview with Yasmin Benoit: hypebae.com/2022/6/lgbtq...
April 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Happy Asexuality Awareness Day to our asexual siblings.
If you’re not asexual, find out how you can be an ally to asexual people in this interview with Yasmin Benoit: hypebae.com/2022/6/lgbtq...
If you’re not asexual, find out how you can be an ally to asexual people in this interview with Yasmin Benoit: hypebae.com/2022/6/lgbtq...
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Important research that highlights the importance of a fully-inclusive ban on conversion practices.
"Experiencing conversion practices causes long-term psychological harm to victims - and every day they remain legal places LGBTQ+ people at risk."
#BanConversionPractices
"Experiencing conversion practices causes long-term psychological harm to victims - and every day they remain legal places LGBTQ+ people at risk."
#BanConversionPractices
🚨 Our new research reveals alarming scale of conversion practices in the UK.
#LGBTQ+ people deserve to be protected from this abuse.
We're urging the Government to #BanConversionPractices and publish the long awaited draft Bill.
Read the research ▶️ bit.ly/440cj6Y
See the stats 👇
#LGBTQ+ people deserve to be protected from this abuse.
We're urging the Government to #BanConversionPractices and publish the long awaited draft Bill.
Read the research ▶️ bit.ly/440cj6Y
See the stats 👇
April 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Important research that highlights the importance of a fully-inclusive ban on conversion practices.
"Experiencing conversion practices causes long-term psychological harm to victims - and every day they remain legal places LGBTQ+ people at risk."
#BanConversionPractices
"Experiencing conversion practices causes long-term psychological harm to victims - and every day they remain legal places LGBTQ+ people at risk."
#BanConversionPractices
Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
Trans people are facing renewed attacks on their human rights, including attempts to censor them from public life - now more than ever, we must celebrate them and work towards a better world.
#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
Trans people are facing renewed attacks on their human rights, including attempts to censor them from public life - now more than ever, we must celebrate them and work towards a better world.
#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
March 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️
Trans people are facing renewed attacks on their human rights, including attempts to censor them from public life - now more than ever, we must celebrate them and work towards a better world.
#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
Trans people are facing renewed attacks on their human rights, including attempts to censor them from public life - now more than ever, we must celebrate them and work towards a better world.
#TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV
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Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we highlight the power of solidarity. Not just as an idea, but as a daily practice that sustains, joins forces with, and uplifts racialised LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.
March 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we highlight the power of solidarity. Not just as an idea, but as a daily practice that sustains, joins forces with, and uplifts racialised LGBTI communities across Europe and Central Asia.
An important new cohort study published by JAMA Network Open finds that gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with lower rates of depression, "highlighting the importance of gender-affirming primary care models for TGD patients."
Read the full article here:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read the full article here:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Depression in Transgender Adults
This cohort study examines whether receipt of gender-affirming hormone therapy is associated with rates of moderate-to-severe depression in transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse adults in the US.
jamanetwork.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
An important new cohort study published by JAMA Network Open finds that gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with lower rates of depression, "highlighting the importance of gender-affirming primary care models for TGD patients."
Read the full article here:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Read the full article here:
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
17-23rd March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💡
"Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences."
www.neurodiversityweek.com
"Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences."
www.neurodiversityweek.com
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.
www.neurodiversityweek.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
17-23rd March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💡
"Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences."
www.neurodiversityweek.com
"Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences."
www.neurodiversityweek.com
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Our conference for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients is open for registrations.
February 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our conference for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients is open for registrations.
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Be part of PSIIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Be part of PSIIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
Reposted by PSIIQC
Be part of PSIIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Be part of PSIIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
#PsychSky #TherapistSky
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Are you a healthcare professional working in the UK? TransActual are here to help you play your part in reducing health inequalities for trans people.
You’ll find more about our healthcare focused training and consultancy offer at: www.transactual.org.uk/training
#HealthInequality #NHS #Trans
You’ll find more about our healthcare focused training and consultancy offer at: www.transactual.org.uk/training
#HealthInequality #NHS #Trans
March 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Are you a healthcare professional working in the UK? TransActual are here to help you play your part in reducing health inequalities for trans people.
You’ll find more about our healthcare focused training and consultancy offer at: www.transactual.org.uk/training
#HealthInequality #NHS #Trans
You’ll find more about our healthcare focused training and consultancy offer at: www.transactual.org.uk/training
#HealthInequality #NHS #Trans
21 countries around the world allow trans people to self-ID, choosing autonomy and dignity over what is often a humiliating and distressing process.
The UK has the opportunity to join them, instead of falling further behind.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
The UK has the opportunity to join them, instead of falling further behind.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.
We believe the government should change legislation to make it easier for trans people of all ages to change their legal gender without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
petition.parliament.uk
March 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
21 countries around the world allow trans people to self-ID, choosing autonomy and dignity over what is often a humiliating and distressing process.
The UK has the opportunity to join them, instead of falling further behind.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
The UK has the opportunity to join them, instead of falling further behind.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
In 2019, the UK was 3rd place on @ilgaeurope.bsky.social's Rainbow Map of LGBTQ+ rights. Now, it has dropped to 15th place.
And that's not just from other countries overtaking - in the last 10 years, the UK's score has plummeted from 86% to 51.88%.
And that's not just from other countries overtaking - in the last 10 years, the UK's score has plummeted from 86% to 51.88%.
February 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In 2019, the UK was 3rd place on @ilgaeurope.bsky.social's Rainbow Map of LGBTQ+ rights. Now, it has dropped to 15th place.
And that's not just from other countries overtaking - in the last 10 years, the UK's score has plummeted from 86% to 51.88%.
And that's not just from other countries overtaking - in the last 10 years, the UK's score has plummeted from 86% to 51.88%.
This year's Annual Review from @ilgaeurope.bsky.social is a warning and a call to action.
"The normalisation of anti-LGBTI rhetoric is not just a threat to one community - it is now a proven direct assault on the democratic principles that underpin our societies."
"The normalisation of anti-LGBTI rhetoric is not just a threat to one community - it is now a proven direct assault on the democratic principles that underpin our societies."
Launched today, our Annual Review 2025 provides stark evidence that we are entering a new era in which governments are using anti-LGBTI rhetoric to justify restrictions on free speech, civil society, and fair elections 👉 www.ilga-europe.org/press-releas...
February 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This year's Annual Review from @ilgaeurope.bsky.social is a warning and a call to action.
"The normalisation of anti-LGBTI rhetoric is not just a threat to one community - it is now a proven direct assault on the democratic principles that underpin our societies."
"The normalisation of anti-LGBTI rhetoric is not just a threat to one community - it is now a proven direct assault on the democratic principles that underpin our societies."
Be part of PSIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £5000 to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK
Iʼm raising money to Launch a LGBTQ+ Psychological Society in the UK. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Be part of PSIQC! ⚧️
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
We are a new psychological society, welcoming new members.
Your support helps us to continue our mission of self-representation for LGBTQ+ people in psychology.
Join us in bringing our vision to life: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Hey! Happy Thursday! We are slowly growing and getting our house in order!
February 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Hey! Happy Thursday! We are slowly growing and getting our house in order!