Overview
This pioneering research provides valuable context through which to understand the intersectional nature of mental health for LGBT+ employees in the workplace across four key Asian markets: China, Hong Kong, India and Singapore.
The research presents our findings and explores important topics such as:
- Insights from the employee interviews
- The link between LGBT+ discrimination and its impact on employee wellbeing
- The need for an intersectional approach which recognises the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBT+ employees
- The experiences of LGBT+ employees at work and the impact on their mental health
- Recommendations for companies and actions they can take to provide an appropriate level of support
Acknowledgements
Sponsors
The study has been made possible thanks to:
- Lead Sponsor: HSBC
- Co-Sponsor: Bloomberg
- LGBT+ Inclusion Gala Consortium: Allen & Overy, J.P. Morgan, Manulife and Morgan Stanley
Contributing Experts
We thank the following contributing experts for sharing their insights:
- Allison Heiliczer, Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Head of Corporate Psychology, OT&P Healthcare
- Alvin Ko, Project Manager - Project Touch, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
- Bryan Choog, Former Executive Director and current Board Director of Oogachaga
- Chun Yam Chau, Social Worker - Project Touch, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong
- Leow Yangfa, Director of Oogachaga
- Mahesh Natarajan, Cousellor, Innersight Counseling & Training Services
- Manoj Chandran, CEO, White Swan Foundation
- A social services agency focused on the LGBT+ community in Hong Kong
- A nonprofit organisation focused on advancing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights in China
- A volunteer-led non-profit organisation in China providing peer support to young LGBT+ community, gender diversity education workshops for university students and LGBT+ training for counselors