LGBTQ+
These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. They have been put together by members of the counselling service team: we hope they offer some useful suggestions. We have included a range of resources and, inevitably, you may find that some things are more helpful than others. Feedback is always welcome; the pages are updated on a regular basis.
A note on language: Sections are organised by theme to help you find your way to resources relevant to you. We recognise that there are many ways to describe and categorise mental health and emotional difficulties, identity and lived experience. As such, these themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive. We encourage you to explore the material here in order to find out what fits for you.
The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links. We recommend that you seek advice from your GP if you have concerns about your mental health, or if you are experiencing a crisis please refer to our student help page for urgent support.
Read
Books
Revolutionary Acts: Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain - Jason Okundaye (Bodleian e:book available)
Bad Gays: A Homosexual History - Ben Miller and Huw Lemmey (Bodleian e:book available)
A Dutiful Boy: A memoir of a gay Muslim’s journey to acceptance – Mohsin Zaidi
Assertively Gay: How to build gay self-esteem - Terry Sanderson
The transgender issue: an argument for justice - Shon Faye
Transitional - Munro Burgdorf
None of the above: reflections on life beyond the binary - Travis Alabanza (Bodleian e:book available)
Websites
Homepage | Switchboard - National LGBTQIA+ support line
LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based organisation)
Gender Identity
Distinction Support - Supporting partners of Transgender and Non-Binary people.
Watch
Learn and connect
Workshops and groups - University of Oxford
Oxford University LGBTQ+ Society
Oxfordshire Recovery College - runs free courses on a variety of topics including gender, sexuality and mental health