Almost half of LGBTQ+ psychiatrists report hostility at work, finds survey

Higher proportion of ethnic minority LGBTQ+practitioners experienced abusive behaviour related to their identity

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ psychiatrists have experienced hostility at work because of their identity, according to a survey.

The study by representative body the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that 48% of respondents said they had received negative treatment because of their sexuality or gender identity.