Assessing the Needs of Transgender, Gender-Diverse, Ethnic and Religious Minorities, and Individuals with Disabilities in Singapore’s LGBTIQA+ Community

Assessing the Needs of Transgender, Gender-Diverse, Ethnic and Religious Minorities, and Individuals with Disabilities in Singapore’s LGBTIQA+ Community | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Assessing the Needs of Transgender, Gender-Diverse, Ethnic and Religious Minorities, and Individuals with Disabilities in Singapore’s LGBTIQA+ Community Caitlin Celestine Fernandez, Raag Sudha Sanjay, Yao Quan Ooi This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7373812/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Under Review Version 1 posted 13 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Background LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting marginalised identities such as disability status or membership in religious minority groups experience unique and compounded barriers to healthcare access. In Singapore, these challenges occur within a sociopolitical context where there is no specific legislation protecting LGBTIQA + persons from discrimination, and gender diversity is not formally recognised. Limited research exists on how such intersecting identities shape healthcare access in Southeast Asia. Methods This mixed-methods study investigated barriers to accessing general and mental healthcare among LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting identities in Singapore, and identified potential interventions to improve access. Data were collected through a national online survey (n = 93) and a series of focus group discussions (n = 24) conducted between 25 February and 23 March 2025. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while qualitative data were thematically analysed to capture key patterns, lived experiences, and participant-generated solutions. Results Findings indicate multi-level barriers to care, including financial constraints, fear of stigma, lack of affirming care, and the emotional toll of repeated disclosure to clinicians due to staff turnover. Specific challenges were reported in navigating both public and private health systems, particularly in relation to mental healthcare. Recommendations emerging from the data include: policy measures to protect against discrimination; targeted clinician training in affirming care; continuity of care mechanisms; public–private partnerships to sustain relationships with trusted providers; community-led peer support networks; and context-specific psychoeducational resources. Conclusions This study provides the first empirical evidence on the healthcare access needs of LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting identities in Singapore. By integrating lived experiences with policy-relevant recommendations, the findings offer a foundation for evidence-informed reforms and community initiatives to advance health equity. The study’s insights contribute to the global discourse on inclusive healthcare, particularly in under-researched Southeast Asian contexts. LGBTIQA+ intersecting identities healthcare access mental health Singapore health equity community-based interventions Introduction Although Singapore presents itself as a modern, cosmopolitan society, many LGBTIQA + individuals in Singapore experience a starkly different reality. Until as recently as 2023, the country retained Penal Code Section 377A – a colonial-era law that criminalised oral and anal sex between men [ 1 ]. However, the Constitution was simultaneously amended to entrench the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman, signalling the state’s continued resistance to recognising queer rights [ 2 ]. For years, LGBTQ groups had argued that the state’s retention of 377A both discriminated against queer individuals and reinforced societal homophobia in schools, workplaces, and families [ 3 , 4 ]. While its repeal marked a legal shift, social attitudes towards the LGBTIQA + community have yet to catch up. In the 2025 General Elections, for instance, Goh Meng Seng, the leader of the People’s Power Party (PPP), publicly opposed the potential candidacy of LGBTQ + activist Deryne Sim in Nee Soon GRC, claiming it was part of an “LGBTQ agenda” [ 5 ]. Such overt, nationally broadcasted homophobia represents only a fraction of the persistent anti-queer discrimination in Singapore. To date, no legislation explicitly protecting the rights of the LGBTQ + community has been enacted [ 6 ]. Despite these social dynamics, academic research on healthcare issues and interventions for Singapore’s LGBTIQA + community remains limited. Nevertheless, existing studies consistently point to systemic barriers, stigma, and discrimination that hinder healthcare access for the Singaporean queer community and harm their mental wellbeing. A 2021 large-scale survey of 2,350 LGBTQ persons in Singapore found that experiences of conflict, non-acceptance, and discrimination were strongly associated with poorer mental health outcomes [ 7 ]. A complementary mixed-methods study, which interviewed representatives from 13 LGBTIQ + organisations, detailed how stigma manifests in healthcare settings and restricts access to care [ 8 ]. That study also surveyed 320 medical students, revealing substantial gaps in knowledge of LGBTQI + health issues—an educational shortfall that may exacerbate these barriers [ 8 ]. More recently, qualitative research involving 30 LGBTQ + patients and 20 medical students in the United Kingdom and Singapore, found that implicit biases significantly undermined the quality of care that LGBTQ + patients received [ 9 ]. Beyond academia, community-driven research has shed some light on the unique challenges faced by specific subgroups. For example, a landmark study on Singapore’s transgender and gender-diverse population found that stigma and discrimination within healthcare settings deterred many from seeking treatment, with nearly half of respondents avoiding reproductive and sexual healthcare services altogether [ 10 ]. Despite these insights, a critical research gap remains: little is known about how healthcare and mental healthcare experiences differ within Singapore's LGBTIQA + community, particularly for individuals navigating one or more intersecting identities. This study seeks to address that gap. Our primary research question asks: What are the barriers hindering LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting identities from accessing general healthcare and mental healthcare services in Singapore? Building on this, our secondary research question explores: What kinds of interventions could improve access to such services for these marginalised communities? The findings presented in this paper identify the specific barriers faced by marginalised groups within the LGBTIQA + community and outline targeted interventions to address these challenges. This study is grounded in Kimberlè Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality, which examines how multiple systems of oppression—such as sexism, racism, classism, ableism, and heteronormativity—interact to create unique and compounded forms of disadvantage [ 11 ]. Rather than treating each identity marker in isolation, intersectionality emphasises that these social categories are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, producing distinct lived experiences that cannot be understood through a single-axis framework. Applying this framework, our study examines the realities of LGBTIQA + persons in Singapore whose identities intersect across dimensions such as gender, race, religious affiliation, and disability, recognising that these intersections can intensify barriers to healthcare and mental healthcare access and shape the quality of care received. Materials and Methods Study Design and Data Collection This study employed a mixed-method approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to capture the diverse realities of LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities in Singapore. This design aimed to provide both breadth–by mapping community-wide patterns–and depth–by recognising and respecting the complexity of lived experiences. Eligible participants had to have resided in Singapore for at least one year. In addition to Singapore citizens and permanent residents, the study included individuals of other nationalities holding a valid long-term employment pass or visit pass. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) Between 25 February and 23 March 2025, we conducted five semi-structured FGDs–held both online and in-person–with a total of 24 LGBTQIA + participants possessing intersecting identities and residing in Singapore. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling via community networks and grassroots outreach. Recruitment materials, including a digital poster, were disseminated to LGBTIQA + community groups through social media, messaging applications (e.g., Telegram and WhatsApp), and email. Interested individuals were required to apply to join a session, after which stratified purposive sampling was used to ensure diversity across key intersecting dimensions such as race, religion, gender identity, and disability. This deliberate selection process was essential given the hidden and marginalised nature of many participants’ identities, which made random sampling methods neither feasible nor appropriate. Each FGD was guided by open-ended questions and explored one or more of the following thematic areas: education, housing, healthcare and mental health, social services, and experiences of stigma. The interview guide was structured around 5 core topics: Experiences with services: Both positive and negative, including general healthcare, mental healthcare, and related support systems in Singapore. Barriers to access: practical, systemic, and interpersonal obstacles encountered when seeking care. Social stigma and community support: Perceptions of societal attitudes and the role of supportive networks. Ideal services and resources: Participants’ visions of accessible, inclusive, and affirming care. Community-driven solutions: Proposed initiatives and interventions led by or for the LGBTIQA + community. Across all topics, participants were invited to reflect on how their intersecting identities shaped their experiences, challenges, and needs. The interview guide [ 47 ] was designed to be trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and culturally sensitive, with an emphasis on voluntary disclosure to minimise the risk of re-traumatisation. Sessions were held in private venues to ensure confidentiality and were facilitated by trained community researchers using a trauma-informed approach. Each discussion lasted between 90 and 120 minutes. With participants’ consent, all FGDs were audio-recorded and subsequently transcribed verbatim. Tables 1 a and 1 b present the demographic and identity profiles of the FGD participants. Online Survey In parallel, an online survey was conducted between December 2024 and April 2025 to collect disaggregated data on LGBTIQA + community needs, demographic backgrounds, and perceptions of access to key services in Singapore. The survey comprised multiple-choice, Likert-scale, and open-text questions across domains such as healthcare, housing, education, employment, legal support, social relationships, and romance. Demographic variables included gender identity, race/ethnicity, religion, and disability status (see Table 2 for a breakdown of the survey respondents). A total of 93 valid responses were obtained through targeted outreach to over 70 LGBTIQA + groups, community partners, and support networks. While this non-probabilistic recruitment approach does not yield a representative sample, it enabled strong engagement from underrepresented subgroups, such as transgender and gender-diverse individuals, racial and religious minorities, and respondents living with disabilities. Survey design was developed in collaboration with external consultant, Diego García Rodríguez, from the Kaleidoscope Trust, who provided methodological guidance to ensure rigour, relevance and alignment with community priorities. A total of 93 valid responses were obtained through targeted outreach to more than 70 LGBTIQA + groups, community partners, and support networks. While this non-probabilistic recruitment approach does not yield a representative sample, it enabled strong engagement from underrepresented subgroups such as transgender and gender-diverse individuals, racial and religious minorities, and respondents living with disabilities. Study Participants In Singapore, the majority groups for gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status are: cisgender (the vast majority, although national statistics do not routinely collect gender-identity markers) [ 12 ], Chinese (approximately 74.0% of the resident population) [ 13 ], Buddhist (31.3% of residents) [ 14 ], and persons without a recorded disability [ 15 ]. These categories are denoted as majority groups in Tables 1 a and 1 b, while all other non-highlighted cells indicate intersecting minority identities. Table 1 a: Breakdown of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Participants (N = 24) Gender Identity Cisgender Transgender Transgender/ Non-binary Non-binary/ Questioning Agender 9 8 3 3 1 Ethnicity Chinese Indian Malay Mixed 15 5 3 1 Religious Affiliation Buddhist Muslim Hindu Christian None 3 3 3 3 12 Disability Status None Mental Disability Physical Disability Mental and Physical Disabilities 7 11 1 5 Table 1 b: Profile of the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Participants (N = 24) Pseudonym Gender Minority Ethnic Minority Religious Minority Living with Disability C25 ✓ X ✓ ✓ K25 ✓ X ✓ ✓ L25 ✓ X X ✓ P25 ✓ X ✓ ✓ Q25 ✓ X ✓ ✓ A6 X X ✓ X B6 X X X ✓ C6 X X ✓ ✓ D6 ✓ X ✓ ✓ J8 X ✓ ✓ X K8 ✓ X ✓ ✓ G8 X ✓ ✓ X M8 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ P8 ✓ ✓ ✓ X V8 ✓ X ✓ ✓ E12 X X ✓ ✓ L12 X ✓ ✓ X Q12 ✓ X X ✓ X12 ✓ X ✓ ✓ Z12 X ✓ ✓ X A23 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ B23 X X ✓ ✓ C23 ✓ ✓ ✓ X D23 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Table 2: Breakdown of Survey Participants (N=93) Data Analysis Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) Two team members conducted open-coding of the five transcripts using Atlas.ai software. To ensure inter-coder reliability, the research team jointly developed a coding framework, and the lead data analyst subsequently reviewed all coded transcripts. The coded data then underwent thematic analysis, where researchers examined the codes to identify recurring topics and patterns related to barriers in accessing healthcare and mental healthcare services in Singapore, as well as participants’ proposed interventions. Online Survey A total of 97 responses were collected via a Google Form disseminated online. After closing the form, survey responses were exported into an Excel spreadsheet for initial review. After data cleaning, four responses were excluded as they did not meet the inclusion criteria (i.e., respondents reported no intersecting identities), resulting in a final dataset of 93 valid responses. Qualitative analysis was conducted on the open-text responses, while quantitative analysis was performed on the remaining items using the open-source R statistical software. Pearson’s Chi-square tests were used to examine associations between categorical variables, and ordinal logistic regression models were employed to assess relationships between predictors and ordinal outcomes. Data Triangulation To strengthen validity and reduce bias, findings from the FGDs and survey were cross-validated with multiple secondary sources. This triangulation enhanced the robustness of the study and provided a more nuanced understanding of the data. Findings General Healthcare Services and Experiences The findings indicate that LGBTIQA + patients with multiple marginalisations felt that their healthcare needs were neither understood nor addressed within Singapore’s healthcare system. Several systemic barriers contribute to this exclusion, including financial inaccessibility, stringent regulatory requirements for gender-affirming care, prejudice and bias among healthcare providers, and the absence of safety protocols and inclusive practices. Collectively, these factors create an environment in which healthcare is frequently inaccessible and unsafe for those most in need of care. Healthcare Access Rate Healthcare was the most common type of service accessed among our survey respondents, with 80.6% (n = 75) reporting use in the past year. To examine potential associations between our independent variables (categorical) and healthcare access (binary), we conducted Pearson’s Chi-Square tests. Due to small cell counts (often fewer than five respondents per subgroup), categories were collapsed into binary groupings–for example, cisgender vs. gender diverse, majority race vs. minority race, disabled vs. not disabled, and religious vs. not religious. Across all tests, no statistically significant associations were found between gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status and healthcare access (p > 0.05). This suggests that observed differences in healthcare access rates across LGBTIQA + subgroups are unlikely to be caused by systematic effects. Notably transgender and transgender/non-binary survey respondents (92.9%) reported higher access rates than cisgender respondents (77.4%). However, higher rates of service use do not necessarily indicate more inclusive or affirming care. Access does not guarantee adequacy, and many FGD participants described navigating healthcare environments marked by fear of disclosure, insensitivity, or outright discrimination. This reiterates that the lived experiences of LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting marginalisations are complex, and cannot be fully understood through nominal categories or access metrics alone. Financial Inaccessibility Across both the FGDs and online survey, participants with intersecting identities consistently identified the public healthcare subsidy model and exclusion from insurance coverage as key drivers of unaffordability with regard to healthcare in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals with chronic health conditions or multiple disabilities, existing subsidies were described as inadequate to meet recurring or long-term medical needs. D6, a transgender participant with chronic health issues, explained that while subsidies exist, they often fail to cover the cumulative costs of repeated medical appointments, medications, therapies, and specialist consultations. As a result, D6 reported having to delay or forgo necessary care to manage the financial strain: I don’t think the subsidies for public healthcare is enough to really help, especially if you have a lot of medical appointments…Even with government subsidies...I just can’t really afford to spend hundreds of dollars. Another criticism of the subsidy model is the use of household means-testing to determine subsidy eligibility [ 16 ]. This policy presumes financial support from one’s family, a presumption that is especially damaging for LGBTIQA + individuals who experience familial estrangement or conflict due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Such patterns are well-documented in local research, which highlights the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial violence that many face within their households [ 17 , 10 ]. In such cases, the means-testing process effectively disqualifies LGBTIQA + individuals from the aid they urgently require, despite having no access to familial resources. Financial inaccessibility was further compounded for participants with disability or mental health challenges, who often face barriers to entering the workforce and achieving economic stability. A23, an FGD participant, described how these barriers intersect with the cost of gender-affirming healthcare: So I’ve been wanting to access, like getting, really getting testosterone, or getting any other type of [gender-affirming] surgeries… But it’s just that my family is not very accepting… Although I’m from a middle-class family, money is very tight right now... even though I want all those things, money is the main barrier. Secondary literature reinforces these accounts, documenting how mental health stigma and negative perceptions of disability in Singapore hinder disabled queer individuals from securing full-time employment [ 18 , 19 ]. Without a stable income and lacking familial support, many LGBTIQA + individuals are left to navigate the healthcare system alone and forced to delay essential medical treatments. This results in prolonged physical and emotional distress, widening health disparities, and increased vulnerability within an already marginalised population. Insurance exclusion was also a significant concern contributing to the financial inaccessibility of healthcare services. Participants reported that transgender people are routinely denied coverage, as their identities and procedures fall outside of traditional policy definitions. P25, an FGD participant, explained: Insurance is really hard because the moment you declare being transgender, or declare your sexual orientation, it does not fit within their policies. So because it’s not within their policies, they will not grant you insurance…There is still a stigma that people like us [transgender people] have a mental disorder. Survey participant SP14 echoed how no insurance policies cover transgender healthcare, which is instead categorised as “cosmetic” and paid out of pocket [ 20 ]: In Singapore, trans healthcare is not in any way shape or form covered by insurance and is seen as cosmetic procedures that come out of your pocket… LGBTIQA + individuals living with HIV, mental health conditions, or disabilities also face difficulties in securing insurance coverage [ 21 , 22 ]. Survey participant SP14 explained how having a mental health condition excludes them from insurance coverage: It is much more difficult to take up health insurance due to the stigma of mental disorders. After a HIV diagnosis, people living with the condition are often denied insurance coverage. Furthermore, most policies also exclude claims for HIV treatment, often citing broad and vague definitions of “related complications” that can encompass a wide range of medical conditions [ 22 ]. In these cases, LGBTIQA + individuals with mental health conditions and HIV are left without financial protection and must grapple with higher costs of medical care. High Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming care in Singapore remains highly restricted, with significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences on transgender individuals. While certain interventions, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are technically available, access is severely restricted by regulatory requirements and pervasive stigma. Additionally, the absence of key gender-affirming surgeries and lack of financial subsidies further compels many transgender people to seek treatment overseas. Several FGD participants, particularly transgender individuals, identified the legal age threshold and multi-step consent process as major obstacles to gender-affirming care. In both public and private healthcare systems, patients must obtain approval from both a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist before HRT is initiated for them [ 23 ]. Access to HRT is even more limited for those under 21. Public healthcare generally deos not provide HRT to individuals in this age group, and although those aged 18 to 21 may pursue HRT through private general practitioners, both parents must consent [ 23 ]. This requirement reflects a paternalistic approach to trans healthcare, undermining the autonomy of young adults to make informed decisions about their own bodies and health. Additionally, many transgender youth lack parental support, forcing them to delay essential, and often life-saving, care–prolonging psychological distress and exacerbating gender dysphoria. One FGD participant, P8, shared their experience of facing delays due to age-based restrictions, compounded by the absence of parental consent: At 20, I could have gotten it [HRT] if my parents were okay with it. Obviously, they were not going to be. So that was a whole extra year of misery that could have been avoided. These systemic obstacles not only delay care but also frequently force individuals into medically unsafe pathways. P8 elaborated on this point: The public route is too slow, too [much] gatekeeping, and the private route is too expensive… so people just do it themselves. As a result of these barriers, P8 noted that some transgender individuals resort to obtaining HRT outside formal medical pathways. Online communities and informal networks may provide information and access to hormones, but without professional supervision, such routes carry heightened risks, including inappropriate dosages and significant health complications [ 24 ]. Several participants who identified as transgender, gender-diverse, or living with disabilities reported experiencing patronising, condescending, and dismissive treatment from healthcare providers. The psychological toll of continually having to prove one’s legitimacy or “worthiness” to receiving gender-affirming care can be as damaging as the outright denial of treatment. FGD participant, D23, expressed their anxiety about returning to the public gender care clinic, fearing heightened scrutiny during the psychiatric evaluation: I do wish that they offer [informed consent] in public health service, because it is quite stifling that I have to go to a medical review and a doctor’s psychiatric approval to get gender care. That’s why I’ve also been scared to go back to the gender care clinic or even to the doctor, because I’m scared that I’ll get rejected. Within the transgender community, participants living with disabilities reported that these intersecting identities often resulted in infantilisation during medical consultations. Infantilisation occurs when healthcare providers assume patients lack the capacity to understand or make informed decisions about their own care, leading them to speak in a condescending manner or override the patient’s autonomy. Survey participant, SP77, shared that they are often taken less seriously because of their disability: Being disabled, I don't get taken seriously and I get infantilised all the time from healthcare to romance. It makes it even harder for me to be heard because of my queerness. People just think I'm weird or mentally ill. A survey participant (SP68) detailed a similar experience in which their autism was used as a pretext to deny them gender-affirming treatment: [I] experienced gatekeeping and gaslighting by a psychiatrist when I asked to be certified in capacity for informed consent to transition. [They] used autism as the justification [to deny my request]. Transgender FGD participant, Q12, recounted a distressing interaction with a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) who dismissed and belittled their request for gender-affirming care: He immediately insinuated that I’m expecting our hormones to change my chromosomes and gender reassignment surgery to give [me] a uterus… He was even gaslighting me, claiming that I do not clearly understand what I want and not understanding the potential complications that will come with hormone replacement therapy… He asked me to go back to see him again eight weeks later, and I already know that by then, he will still gaslight me and refuse me capacity for informed consent to transition. These experiences illustrate how healthcare professionals may invoke disability or neurodivergence as pretexts to deny transgender people their right to bodily autonomy. Such actions become especially demeaning when healthcare professionals behave dismissively or antagonistically in front of others. A survey participant (SP14) shared how an endocrinologist repeatedly undermined them during a consultation in the presence of their unsupportive parents: I had visited an endocrinologist to discuss my future with transitioning (but as I am only 18 this year without parental consent, I cannot access HRT for 3 more years) and was consistently shut down and told I was wrong about the age of HRT in Singapore in front of my parents…I felt greatly infantilised, a common form of anti-transmasculinity, and felt hopeless... Studies have shown that such negative encounters not only delay access to essential treatment but also exacerbate mental health challenges, fostering long-term distrust in the healthcare system [ 25 , 10 ]. Many transgender and gender-diverse individuals consequently approach healthcare with an anticipatory fear of rejection, which significantly reduces their willingness to seek care. An important dimension of gender-affirming care involves surgical interventions, yet opportunities for such procedures in Singapore remain scarce–particularly for transgender women. A trans woman FGD participant, K8, pointed out that vaginoplasty (a feminising “bottom” surgery) is unavailable locally [ 23 ]. This absence of surgical infrastructure compels many transgender women to seek the procedure overseas (e.g., in Thailand), often incurring significant personal and financial costs [ 26 ]. K8 elaborated on this conundrum: Medical professionals [in Singapore] know how to do mastectomy. They know how to do hysterectomy. For trans women, top surgery still can lah, like breast augmentation. But for bottom surgery, right? There’s virtually no services in Singapore that do it. So, like it’s very much we have to do it outside. The challenges extend well beyond the surgery itself. Vaginoplasty requires a minimum of three months of recovery, extensive aftercare, and regular follow-up appointments–services that become significantly harder to access when procedures are performed overseas [ 27 ]. The need for repeated travel introduces logistical complications, heightens financial burdens, and adds emotional strain. In Singapore, genital reconstruction is also a legal prerequisite for changing the gender marker on national identification documents. Those unable to access such procedures face prolonged gender dysphoria and associated mental distress [ 20 ]. For transgender women with limited financial resources, mental health challenges, or disabilities, these barriers can be both isolating and overwhelming, compounding the inequities they already face within the healthcare system. Prejudice and Bias Among Healthcare Providers Overall, 11.8% (n = 11) of survey respondents reported experiencing stigma in healthcare settings. At first glance, given that 80.6% (n = 75) of respondents had accessed healthcare services, it may seem that only about one in every seven LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities encountered stigma in healthcare settings. However, the open-text survey responses and qualitative findings from the FGDs reveal a more complex reality. Many participants described deliberately withholding their LGBTIQA + identities–even from medical–as a self-protective strategy to guard against anticipated anti-queer or anti-trans stigma and discrimination. This concealment likely results in underreporting of stigma in quantitative measures. Given these results, it is essential to complement survey data with the participants’ lived experiences. The FGD accounts provide critical context, illuminating the subtle forms of stigma that pervades clinical encounters, often in ways invisible to aggregate statistics. Participants reported that prejudicial attitudes among healthcare providers were common, particularly towards transgender or gender-diverse patients, those with stigmatised chronic illnesses like HIV, and individuals living with disabilities. Survey and FGD data, corroborated by existing literature, indicate that medical professionals’ stigma toward LGBTIQA + patients–particularly those living with HIV–remains a significant barrier to healthcare access [ 28 ]. For instance, SP22 recounted how their general practitioner chastised them for having sexual contact with another man and for undergoing HIV testing. SP87, a person living with HIV, described the act of disclosing their HIV status to a family doctor as “distressing”, an experience that left them wary of disclosing their HIV status to other medical practitioners. In the FGDs, one participant described how their physical symptoms were dismissed and misattributed to psychological causes, simply because of their documented mental health history. As V8 recounted: .. I do have chronic illnesses, small fibre neuropathy and fibromyalgia…I have had symptoms for, like, the past seven years. I tried going through the public [healthcare] route…but because doctors see mental illnesses on my chart, they see antidepressants being prescribed in my medications list, and then they basically decide that this is all a mental health issue and refuse to assess further. Such diagnostic bias can lead to delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, and worsening symptoms. Some participants added that repeated misdiagnoses in the public healthcare system eventually pushed them to seek private care–often at significantly higher costs– to obtain accurate diagnoses. Lack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices Beyond the conduct of individual medical professionals, many participants highlighted the systemic gaps in safety protocols and inclusive practices within healthcare settings. A recurring concern–also documented in other research [ 8 ]–was the absence of clear protocols for accommodating and treating transgender patients who are unable to change their legal gender marker. Several participants explained how gender markers on their official documents, such as National Identity Registration Cards (NRICs), can expose them to risk in emergencies. In Singapore, one must undergo complete gender-affirming surgery to change their legal gender markers [ 20 ]. This policy leaves those unwilling or unable to undergo such extensive procedures in a vulnerable legal and social limbo, where their documented identity conflicts with their lived reality. A transgender FGD participant, K25, shared their experience of being trapped in this legal limbo because although they were transgender, their NRIC still reflected their “dead” gender: ... I went to the A&E in IMH [Institute of Mental Health]…and they just left me in the waiting room to wait for like, a long time because they just didn’t know what to do with me. Like, they don’t know where to put me because the [public] wards…are segregated by gender. International research has consistently shown that the absence of transgender-specific knowledge and care in healthcare settings compounds the psychological burden experienced by trans and gender-diverse patients [ 29 , 30 ]. A survey participant, SP80, elaborated: IMH has gendered wards, which means that every time I require admission and can’t afford to seek out a private ward, I have to deal with excruciating dysphoria on top of my mental health issues...it ends up doing more damage than good. Unclear and non-inclusive guidelines on the admission of transgender and gender-diverse patients often result in them being warded according to their sex assigned at birth, a practice that can trigger dysphoria and acute emotional distress. Even in non-emergency contexts, such as regular appointments, inconsistencies in how gender markers are applied persist across public healthcare settings. Singapore’s strict legal requirements for amending legal gender markers force many transgender and gender-diverse individuals to retain their “dead” gender on official documents [ 20 ]. This mismatch between identity and documentation leaves them vulnerable to misgendering and administrative violations. Two FGD participants recounted instances where their gender was altered without their knowledge or consent during medical consultations. Q25 elaborated on their experience accessing therapy in the National University Hospital (NUH): NUH has this thing whereby they allow you to put your gender and salutation as unknown. It was between two sessions of seeing the therapist…somehow my gender was changed from unknown back to my dead gender. So I was hopping mad, because—why are they changing it back to my dead gender! It’s unknown for a reason! X12 encountered a similar experience when undergoing dental surgery in a public hospital: When I went to Khoo Teck Puat to get my wisdom teeth removed…So [the doctor] continued putting M. Later on, a nurse looked at the IC, and she just changed it. So, like, the system’s gender marker changes based on what the nurse or doctor enters. And it’s not something that you can control… Beyond the absence of safety protocols, both survey and FGD participants agreed that inclusive practices remain inadequate in Singapore’s healthcare settings. In particular, many medical professionals lack awareness of how to ask for and correctly use pronouns when speaking with transgender and gender-diverse patients. Nine survey participants (SP25, SP27, SP31, SP38, SP47, SP54, SP65, SP69, SP76) reported that being misgendered undermined both the quality of their experiences and their access to healthcare. They highlighted that the onus often falls on non-cisgender patients to repeatedly correct providers while enduring persistent misgendering–a process SP76 accurately summarised as “exhausting” . Echoing these accounts, several FGD participants described instances of public misgendering that left them feeling markedly uncomfortable and judged. K25, for example, recounted being called by their “dead” name and salutation when receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, which intensified their discomfort in an already vulnerable setting: When I got my COVID vaccine, they used a full name, and then they also insisted on using a salutation…couldn’t you just, like, give us numbers? X12 explained that, because they are unable to legally change their name and gender, navigating the public healthcare system means enduring repeated misgendering and judgement for not conforming to the physical expectations of their assigned sex at birth: I’m a trans man, so I have not changed my gender marker…they’ve been incessantly texting me on my phone with my dead name, telling me to go for the HPV vaccine…I did not want to go to the doctor’s to do it…I’m going to be misgendered the whole time I go there and I look like this. And then they’re like, “What are you doing here?” You know? Yeah, so it’s really awkward. When they call you for the medical stuff, they’re like, Miss blah, blah, blah. Then I come there in-person at the doctor’s, and then they stare at me, like are you collecting on behalf of your sister or something? And I’m like, “No, that’s me.” Like X12, Q25 recounted a similar experience when accessing breast care services as a transgender woman: I went to breast care…and they called for “Mr. Deadname”. So, I show up, put my IC on the counter and they ask, “Where’s the patient? V8, an agender person, spoke on how they were forced to conceal their gender identity as healthcare providers seem unwilling and uncomfortable with using their pronouns: I prefer they/them pronouns, so there is a lot of discomfort around using pronouns based on my assigned gender at birth. But because I am afraid of conflict…I try not to say anything. Inclusive protocols are also absent for LGBTIQA + patients with physical disabilities, such as those who are deaf or hard of hearing, who face significant communication barriers in healthcare settings. A deaf FGD participant, B23, described challenges such as being unable to hear name announcements in polyclinics and difficulties communicating with masked healthcare staff: In my experience, when I go to polyclinics, the nurses will announce our names. So when I’m sitting, the nurse would call “B23!”, but I wouldn’t know that, right?... For doctors, especially when they wear masks, how am I supposed to read your lips and communicate? On top of this, B23 explained that many healthcare providers lack knowledge about accommodating deaf patients. During their COVID-19 vaccination, B23 became frustrated when medical staff directed sensitive questions about their sexual history and health to their friend—who was present only to interpret—rather than addressing B23 directly: I told them to actually just communicate with me directly by writing on a piece of paper, not to ask that person to translate, as that’s not nice. You’re just ignoring me…We should not have outsiders [interpreting] that kind of information that’s related to sexual health. Given the sensitivity of sexual health–particularly for LGBTIQA + individuals, who often face stigma and homophobia–B23 felt disrespected when their privacy was breached in this way. What should have been a confidential interaction instead became infantilising, reinforcing both ableist and queerphobic assumptions that denied them autonomy over their own healthcare narrative. Mental Healthcare Services and Well-Being The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as the “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” [ 31 ]. Mental health is therefore not merely the absence of mental illness, but a foundation for individual and collective capacity to make decisions, build relationships and shape our shared environment. Against a backdrop of global decline in mental health, Singapore has taken proactive steps, with HealthierSG expected to broaden access through the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy [ 32 ]. However, these mainstream initiatives remain insufficient in addressing the complex and deep-seated struggles faced by queer individuals, particularly those with intersectional identities. Such individuals encounter unique stressors–including social rejection, systemic erasure and heightened vulnerability to discrimination–that often fall outside the scope of standardised mental health frameworks. High Prevalence of Mental Health Challenges Our survey found that 64.5% (n = 60) of respondents with intersecting identities accessed mental health services in the last year, making it the second most commonly accessed service after general healthcare. We also asked survey participants to self-report mental health challenges experienced in the past year, allowing them to select more than one. Table 3 below demonstrates the results, underscoring the breadth and severity of mental health concerns among respondents. Table 3 Self-Reported Mental Health Challenges (N = 93) Self-Reported Mental Health Challenge Number of Participants Stress or Burnout 76 Anxiety 63 Depression 58 Suicidal Thoughts 45 Self-harm 22 Dysphoria 3 Stress or burnout emerged as the most common mental health challenge, reported by 76 participants (81.7%). Anxiety was reported by 63 participants (67.7%), followed closely by depression, noted by 58 participants (62.4%). 45 participants (48.4%) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year–affecting nearly half of all respondents. Self-harm was reported by 22 participants (23.7%), reflecting acute distress within the community. Dysphoria was the least frequently selected challenge, with 3 participants (3.2%) identifying it as an issue, though this remains significant for the subgroup it affects. These results reveal a strikingly high prevalence of mental health challenges among LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, in which stress, anxiety, and depression forming the most common triad. The substantial rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm underscore a pattern of severe psychological distress, reinforcing the urgent need for accessible, LGBTIQA+-affirming mental health services in Singapore. Table 4 Self-Reported Mental Health Challenges, by Gender Identity (N = 93) Gender Identity n Depression Anxiety Stress or burnout Suicidal thoughts Self-harm Dysphoria Agender 1 100% 100% - 100% 100% - Cisgender 31 41.9% 74.2% 77.4% 41.9% 12.9% - Non-binary/ Genderqueer 24 75% 79.2% 79.2% 50% 33.3% - Transgender 23 56.5% 39.1% 82.6% 43.5% 30.4% 8.7% Transgender/ Non-binary 14 92.9% 78.6% 100% 64.3% 14.3% 7.14% Table 4 shows that transgender and non-binary individuals with intersecting identities face the highest rates across nearly all mental health concerns–particularly, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts. Non-binary/genderqueer respondents also show significantly elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Dysphoria appears only among respondents under the transgender umbrella, indicating it is specific to those whose assigned sex at birth does not align with their gender identity. In contrast, cisgender respondents with intersecting identities report comparatively lower rates across all metrics. For example, 12.9% report self-harm, and 41.9% report depression or suicidal thoughts. This disparity suggests that cisgender respondents in our sample may encounter fewer mental health stressors than their gender-diverse counterparts. Qualitative findings from our FGDs and open-text survey responses shed light on these differences. Transgender and gender-diverse participants described navigating persistent transphobic stigma, repeated misgendering, and overt hostility, alongside significant barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Singapore. These experiences compound everyday stressors, contributing to the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges observed in this group. Adverse Effects of Stigma on Mental Well-Being In our survey, respondents were asked to indicate the settings in which they had experienced stigma or discrimination in the past year, with the option to select multiple responses. As shown in Table 5 below, the most commonly reported setting was within the family , followed by educational institutions , and then the workplace . These results highlight that, for many LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, experiences of stigma are not confined to public or institutional spaces but often occur in intimate and personal contexts, where they can have particularly deep emotional impact. Table 5 Locations of Stigma Experienced (N = 52) Location of Stigma Experienced Percentage of All Respondents (%) Number of Respondents Family 32.3 30 Educational Institutions 22.6 21 Workplace 22.0 20 Public Spaces 15.1 14 Healthcare Settings 11.9 11 Religious Spaces 10.8 10 Online 3.2 3 Peer Interactions 2.2 2 To assess the relationship between stigma or discrimination and mental health, we examined whether experiencing such events in the past year was associated with participants’ self-rated mental health over the last six months. Using an ordinal logistic regression model, we found a statistically significant negative relationship between the two. The regression coefficient (β = − 0.834, p = 0.03) indicates that participants who reported experiencing stigma were approximately 56.6% less likely to report being in a higher mental health category compared to those who had not. This suggests that stigma and discrimination meaningfully reduce the likelihood of reporting better mental health. For example, stigma from family—who are often expected to be a key source of support—or from educational institutions and workplaces—central to livelihood and future prospects—can profoundly undermine psychological well-being. We also tested whether the number of settings in which stigma was experienced affected mental health ratings. The results revealed a significant cumulative effect: each additional setting in which stigma was reported (e.g., school, workplace, healthcare) was associated with a 31% decrease in the odds of being in a higher mental health category (β = − 0.373, p = 0.005). In other words, multi-environment stigma compounds the negative impact on mental health. Beyond illustrating how the cumulative impact of multi-environment stigma negatively impacts LGBTIQA + participants’ psychological well-being, these findings also underscores the need for a multi-pronged approach to stigma reduction; one that addresses discrimination in interpersonal, institutional, and systemic contexts simultaneously. The next section examines the specific issues affecting LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities and explores the underlying factors that sustain these challenges. Poor Social and Family Support Cultural norms and the stigma surrounding mental health remain significant barriers to seeking support in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these obstacles are compounded by unsupportive family and social environments, where acceptance of non-cisgender and non-heterosexual identities is still far from the norm. This persistent lack of genuine societal affirmation contributes to chronic stress, emotional isolation, and a deterioration of mental well-being. As one respondent, SP34, described, the absence of supportive networks can lead to profound alienation within everyday life: I don’t have an outlet or adequate support network. There is no ‘trusted adult’ that I can go to for advice in fear of judgement of my queerness. SP34’s narrative reveals how unsupportive personal environments can prevent the formation of crucial support systems due to fear of judgement or rejection from those around them. This fear can force LGBTIQA + individuals to suppress their struggles, leaving them without essential emotional outlets. Another survey participant, SP92, echoed this, noting that “ not having people understand my unique problems except for a select group of people” within their social environment intensifies feelings of isolation and distress. Moreover, the act of remaining closeted–or selectively disclosing one’s identity across different contexts such as the home, workplace, or among various social circles–imposes a substantial cognitive and emotional burden [ 7 ]. A survey participant, SP4, shared: A ctively hiding my queerness and partner from my parents has been stressful. And I can’t really ask for advice with my relationship even when it can be affecting me negatively because either people don’t know I’m queer or I just don’t know how to bring something like that up. Such experiences reflect a broader pattern in which queer people remain closeted as a self-protective measure against its anticipated repercussions, even when this limits their access to meaningful emotional support. Beyond the immediate impact of concealment, a significant barrier to mental health access lies in intergenerational differences in the perception and acceptance of mental health conditions. Among older generations, the need for professional or peer-led support is often unrecognised, shaped by misconceptions or dismissive beliefs that such challenges can be overcome through willpower or will simply resolve themselves over time. This disconnect leaves younger individuals—particularly those navigating multiple forms of marginalisation in addition to mental health stigma and LGBTIQA + discrimination—feeling unsupported, isolated, and often compelled to seek help alone. This gap in understanding is especially critical for LGBTIQA + youth, who consistently report higher rates of emotional distress, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers [ 33 ]. One FGD participant, B6, voiced their frustration at their parents’ lack of awareness regarding mental health: …[what] could really help me to access services better would be focusing more on mental health… it should target the older generation, because my parents are like, “What’s mental health? What’s depression? Like? You know, this kind of thing doesn’t actually exist in the world. You just need to be happy. Can already”… because of that, I myself have to go and seek help by myself... Beyond generational divides, practical obstacles–such as financial constraints and parental consent requirements for those under 21 (or 18, depending on provider discretion)–further complicate access to mental health services [ 34 ]. While there is ongoing advocacy to standardise the minimum age of consent at 18 ,entrenched generational attitudes toward mental health may still result in withheld consent, even when policy changes occur. This is particularly concerning in light of recent findings from the Institute of Mental Health’s (IMH) survey on youth mental health, which showed that one-third of young people aged 15 to 35 did not seek help despite experiencing severe or very severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress [ 35 , 36 ]. Such statistics highlight that structural barriers—like parental consent—are not mere bureaucratic formalities; they can actively deter vulnerable youth from accessing potentially life-saving mental healthcare, especially when compounded by familial stigma or misunderstanding. Disparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure Findings from both our survey and FGDs reveal a wide spectrum of mental health needs within the LGBTIQA + community, alongside significant variation in how mental health professionals respond to those needs. Importantly, the quality of care is shaped not only by a clinician’s familiarity with LGBTIQA + issues but also by their understanding of the intersecting identities—such as disability, ethnicity, or religion—that can shape an individual’s experience of mental health. Participants described contrasting experiences with mental health services, illustrating how inclusive, affirming care is often contingent on the personal awareness, sensitivity, and competence of the individual clinician rather than embedded as a standard practice. Some participants recounted positive, validating interactions, as in the case of P25: My experience with my psychologist was actually really nice. So… she addressed me by my preferred pronouns. She was very attentive to what I want, and this psychologist was specialised in gender-affirming care as well. So because of that, I think she’s a very good ally. Similarly, M8 described being pleasantly surprised by the empathy and understanding shown by their therapist within the public healthcare system–an experience they had not initially expected: I have broken bones in the right half of my body and like, I'm also diagnosed with a different form of depression. But the counsellor or therapist there, he was this wispy old man, but he was very understanding of the links between my physical issues and mental issues, as well as, you know, sometimes how my sexuality plays into my life. And then he's been providing quite good support for it over the past few months. While some professionals are willing to work with LGBTIQA + clients who have intersecting identities, gaps in knowledge and experience remain. One survey participant, SP82, described mixed feelings: I have found helpful mental health services from my university counsellor (LGBTQ + accepting) and a counsellor from my neighbouring Family Service Centre…whom I know is Christian and has been very professional, empathetic, and a good listener. The normalisation of LGBTQ + experiences through their active listening and attempts to understand helps. While I am appreciative that I am able to find such support in the mainstream sectors, including an understanding counsellor who happens to be Christian and can understand my point of view from that aspect, these are inadequate because they are inexperienced and do not have many LGBTQ + clients… On the other hand, some participants shared experiences where mental health professionals were unequipped to provide appropriate care—particularly when navigating multiple marginalised identities. V8, an agender person living with multiple disabilities, explained: When it comes to disability and mental health, I think a lot of times there is a threat in some sense of any sort of emotional instability that the medical professionals sense, and then they think that I am mentally unstable and require hospitalisation or an increase in medication to control things better. Q25 echoed a similarly dismal experience, describing how her intersecting identities as a trans woman with autism further limited her access to appropriate mental health services: Second bad experience. In order to see my therapist right, the first thing that my psychiatrist told me was, “The therapist in the hospital might not be able to handle your case”...Because I’m neuroqueer. I’m autistic, and happen to be trans, and both intersect with each other. Such accounts illustrate the Catch-22 that many LGBTIQA + individuals face when seeking mental health services. Even when they find a counsellor or therapist, that professional may lack familiarity with queer issues—or, more concerningly, may hold prejudiced views—undermining the sense of safety in therapeutic spaces. L12 described this dynamic: Because they have little to no knowledge about queer issues, (when) they encounter a queer patient, for example, they can’t understand where the person is coming from, and they may end up saying things that actually end up harming the person, even if it’s well-intentioned. Or they may end up actually, ironically promoting more homophobia on their own and also maybe inserting their own personal views into the matter... Together, these testimonies point to an urgent need for mental health practitioners to be equipped with both cultural competence and intersectional awareness, so that therapy becomes a safe, affirming space rather than an additional site of harm. Adding to this complexity, mental health treatments often emphasise a client’s right to share information at their own comfort level. Consequently, some individuals may choose to minimise their LGBTIQA + identity when discussing other challenges for which they are seeking treatment. While this respects their autonomy, it may also limit the provider’s ability to fully understand the interconnected nature of their concerns. For example, C25—who was experiencing academic stress alongside gender-related stressors—shared: Anyway, I saw a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a counsellor, and okay, to be honest, I didn’t really tell them about my trans identity, even though, at that point in time, it was kind of a big stressor for me. But then I also had bigger problems, like my grades. Such non-disclosure can unintentionally obscure a comprehensive understanding of the potential interplay between their identities and mental health challenges. Participants–particularly transgender and gender non-conforming individuals–also described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly educate mental health professionals about their identities, from explaining pronouns to clarifying gender expression. This labour often compounded the very distress they sought help for. As SP76 explained: Psychologists that I’ve worked with to address my trauma disorder don’t have strong education around the LGBTIQA + community. This has affected my psychological wellness because I’ve had to become a teacher while trying to get help. I’m often misgendered despite explaining my identity and pronouns a number of times. It’s exhausting. Similarly, SP92 described how having to break down their layered psychological concerns—interwoven with identity-based stress—only deepened their sense of isolation: Having problems that are overlapping is hard for psychologists to unwrap and understand, causing additional stress [because] having to explain things and circumstances always appears as defensive or over-worrying. This makes me feel alone in my problems. These accounts underscore a recurring pattern: the therapeutic space, intended as a site of safety and validation, can instead become another site of emotional labour. The repeated need to articulate and justify one’s lived experience not only drains psychological resources but also reinforces feelings of being misunderstood or invisible. Fragmented Care Systems In Singapore, the public mental health system faces chronic provider instability [ 37 ]. Clinicians frequently leave the public sector for private practice, leaving patients to shoulder the financial and logistical costs of rebuilding therapeutic relationships. This sentiment was reflected by an FGD participant, D6: The psychiatrists and psychologists keep switching out and leaving the public sector to go private...It’s very prohibitively expensive to follow a doctor from public to private. With each turnover, patients are forced to “start over” with new professionals—recounting their histories, re-justifying treatment plans, and renegotiating trust. This process is both emotionally draining and administratively inefficient. While many turn to the private sector for more consistent care, the costs are often prohibitive. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these disruptions carry an added burden: the repeated need to “vet” new providers for signs of acceptance, neutrality, or hostility toward queer identities. This constant uncertainty erodes trust in the public healthcare system and deepens existing mental health stressors, creating a cycle in which affirming, stable care becomes a privilege available only to those who can afford it. General Healthcare Services and Experiences The findings indicate that LGBTIQA + patients with multiple marginalisations felt that their healthcare needs were neither understood nor addressed within Singapore’s healthcare system. Several systemic barriers contribute to this exclusion, including financial inaccessibility, stringent regulatory requirements for gender-affirming care, prejudice and bias among healthcare providers, and the absence of safety protocols and inclusive practices. Collectively, these factors create an environment in which healthcare is frequently inaccessible and unsafe for those most in need of care. Healthcare Access Rate Healthcare was the most common type of service accessed among our survey respondents, with 80.6% (n = 75) reporting use in the past year. To examine potential associations between our independent variables (categorical) and healthcare access (binary), we conducted Pearson’s Chi-Square tests. Due to small cell counts (often fewer than five respondents per subgroup), categories were collapsed into binary groupings–for example, cisgender vs. gender diverse, majority race vs. minority race, disabled vs. not disabled, and religious vs. not religious. Across all tests, no statistically significant associations were found between gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status and healthcare access (p > 0.05). This suggests that observed differences in healthcare access rates across LGBTIQA + subgroups are unlikely to be caused by systematic effects. Notably transgender and transgender/non-binary survey respondents (92.9%) reported higher access rates than cisgender respondents (77.4%). However, higher rates of service use do not necessarily indicate more inclusive or affirming care. Access does not guarantee adequacy, and many FGD participants described navigating healthcare environments marked by fear of disclosure, insensitivity, or outright discrimination. This reiterates that the lived experiences of LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting marginalisations are complex, and cannot be fully understood through nominal categories or access metrics alone. Financial Inaccessibility Across both the FGDs and online survey, participants with intersecting identities consistently identified the public healthcare subsidy model and exclusion from insurance coverage as key drivers of unaffordability with regard to healthcare in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals with chronic health conditions or multiple disabilities, existing subsidies were described as inadequate to meet recurring or long-term medical needs. D6, a transgender participant with chronic health issues, explained that while subsidies exist, they often fail to cover the cumulative costs of repeated medical appointments, medications, therapies, and specialist consultations. As a result, D6 reported having to delay or forgo necessary care to manage the financial strain: I don’t think the subsidies for public healthcare is enough to really help, especially if you have a lot of medical appointments…Even with government subsidies...I just can’t really afford to spend hundreds of dollars. Another criticism of the subsidy model is the use of household means-testing to determine subsidy eligibility [ 16 ]. This policy presumes financial support from one’s family, a presumption that is especially damaging for LGBTIQA + individuals who experience familial estrangement or conflict due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Such patterns are well-documented in local research, which highlights the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial violence that many face within their households [ 17 , 10 ]. In such cases, the means-testing process effectively disqualifies LGBTIQA + individuals from the aid they urgently require, despite having no access to familial resources. Financial inaccessibility was further compounded for participants with disability or mental health challenges, who often face barriers to entering the workforce and achieving economic stability. A23, an FGD participant, described how these barriers intersect with the cost of gender-affirming healthcare: So I’ve been wanting to access, like getting, really getting testosterone, or getting any other type of [gender-affirming] surgeries… But it’s just that my family is not very accepting… Although I’m from a middle-class family, money is very tight right now... even though I want all those things, money is the main barrier. Secondary literature reinforces these accounts, documenting how mental health stigma and negative perceptions of disability in Singapore hinder disabled queer individuals from securing full-time employment [ 18 , 19 ]. Without a stable income and lacking familial support, many LGBTIQA + individuals are left to navigate the healthcare system alone and forced to delay essential medical treatments. This results in prolonged physical and emotional distress, widening health disparities, and increased vulnerability within an already marginalised population. Insurance exclusion was also a significant concern contributing to the financial inaccessibility of healthcare services. Participants reported that transgender people are routinely denied coverage, as their identities and procedures fall outside of traditional policy definitions. P25, an FGD participant, explained: Insurance is really hard because the moment you declare being transgender, or declare your sexual orientation, it does not fit within their policies. So because it’s not within their policies, they will not grant you insurance…There is still a stigma that people like us [transgender people] have a mental disorder. Survey participant SP14 echoed how no insurance policies cover transgender healthcare, which is instead categorised as “cosmetic” and paid out of pocket [ 20 ]: In Singapore, trans healthcare is not in any way shape or form covered by insurance and is seen as cosmetic procedures that come out of your pocket… LGBTIQA + individuals living with HIV, mental health conditions, or disabilities also face difficulties in securing insurance coverage [ 21 , 22 ]. Survey participant SP14 explained how having a mental health condition excludes them from insurance coverage: It is much more difficult to take up health insurance due to the stigma of mental disorders. After a HIV diagnosis, people living with the condition are often denied insurance coverage. Furthermore, most policies also exclude claims for HIV treatment, often citing broad and vague definitions of “related complications” that can encompass a wide range of medical conditions [ 22 ]. In these cases, LGBTIQA + individuals with mental health conditions and HIV are left without financial protection and must grapple with higher costs of medical care. High Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming care in Singapore remains highly restricted, with significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences on transgender individuals. While certain interventions, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are technically available, access is severely restricted by regulatory requirements and pervasive stigma. Additionally, the absence of key gender-affirming surgeries and lack of financial subsidies further compels many transgender people to seek treatment overseas. Several FGD participants, particularly transgender individuals, identified the legal age threshold and multi-step consent process as major obstacles to gender-affirming care. In both public and private healthcare systems, patients must obtain approval from both a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist before HRT is initiated for them [ 23 ]. Access to HRT is even more limited for those under 21. Public healthcare generally deos not provide HRT to individuals in this age group, and although those aged 18 to 21 may pursue HRT through private general practitioners, both parents must consent [ 23 ]. This requirement reflects a paternalistic approach to trans healthcare, undermining the autonomy of young adults to make informed decisions about their own bodies and health. Additionally, many transgender youth lack parental support, forcing them to delay essential, and often life-saving, care–prolonging psychological distress and exacerbating gender dysphoria. One FGD participant, P8, shared their experience of facing delays due to age-based restrictions, compounded by the absence of parental consent: At 20, I could have gotten it [HRT] if my parents were okay with it. Obviously, they were not going to be. So that was a whole extra year of misery that could have been avoided. These systemic obstacles not only delay care but also frequently force individuals into medically unsafe pathways. P8 elaborated on this point: The public route is too slow, too [much] gatekeeping, and the private route is too expensive… so people just do it themselves. As a result of these barriers, P8 noted that some transgender individuals resort to obtaining HRT outside formal medical pathways. Online communities and informal networks may provide information and access to hormones, but without professional supervision, such routes carry heightened risks, including inappropriate dosages and significant health complications [ 24 ]. Several participants who identified as transgender, gender-diverse, or living with disabilities reported experiencing patronising, condescending, and dismissive treatment from healthcare providers. The psychological toll of continually having to prove one’s legitimacy or “worthiness” to receiving gender-affirming care can be as damaging as the outright denial of treatment. FGD participant, D23, expressed their anxiety about returning to the public gender care clinic, fearing heightened scrutiny during the psychiatric evaluation: I do wish that they offer [informed consent] in public health service, because it is quite stifling that I have to go to a medical review and a doctor’s psychiatric approval to get gender care. That’s why I’ve also been scared to go back to the gender care clinic or even to the doctor, because I’m scared that I’ll get rejected. Within the transgender community, participants living with disabilities reported that these intersecting identities often resulted in infantilisation during medical consultations. Infantilisation occurs when healthcare providers assume patients lack the capacity to understand or make informed decisions about their own care, leading them to speak in a condescending manner or override the patient’s autonomy. Survey participant, SP77, shared that they are often taken less seriously because of their disability: Being disabled, I don't get taken seriously and I get infantilised all the time from healthcare to romance. It makes it even harder for me to be heard because of my queerness. People just think I'm weird or mentally ill. A survey participant (SP68) detailed a similar experience in which their autism was used as a pretext to deny them gender-affirming treatment: [I] experienced gatekeeping and gaslighting by a psychiatrist when I asked to be certified in capacity for informed consent to transition. [They] used autism as the justification [to deny my request]. Transgender FGD participant, Q12, recounted a distressing interaction with a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) who dismissed and belittled their request for gender-affirming care: He immediately insinuated that I’m expecting our hormones to change my chromosomes and gender reassignment surgery to give [me] a uterus… He was even gaslighting me, claiming that I do not clearly understand what I want and not understanding the potential complications that will come with hormone replacement therapy… He asked me to go back to see him again eight weeks later, and I already know that by then, he will still gaslight me and refuse me capacity for informed consent to transition. These experiences illustrate how healthcare professionals may invoke disability or neurodivergence as pretexts to deny transgender people their right to bodily autonomy. Such actions become especially demeaning when healthcare professionals behave dismissively or antagonistically in front of others. A survey participant (SP14) shared how an endocrinologist repeatedly undermined them during a consultation in the presence of their unsupportive parents: I had visited an endocrinologist to discuss my future with transitioning (but as I am only 18 this year without parental consent, I cannot access HRT for 3 more years) and was consistently shut down and told I was wrong about the age of HRT in Singapore in front of my parents…I felt greatly infantilised, a common form of anti-transmasculinity, and felt hopeless... Studies have shown that such negative encounters not only delay access to essential treatment but also exacerbate mental health challenges, fostering long-term distrust in the healthcare system [ 25 , 10 ]. Many transgender and gender-diverse individuals consequently approach healthcare with an anticipatory fear of rejection, which significantly reduces their willingness to seek care. An important dimension of gender-affirming care involves surgical interventions, yet opportunities for such procedures in Singapore remain scarce–particularly for transgender women. A trans woman FGD participant, K8, pointed out that vaginoplasty (a feminising “bottom” surgery) is unavailable locally [ 23 ]. This absence of surgical infrastructure compels many transgender women to seek the procedure overseas (e.g., in Thailand), often incurring significant personal and financial costs [ 26 ]. K8 elaborated on this conundrum: Medical professionals [in Singapore] know how to do mastectomy. They know how to do hysterectomy. For trans women, top surgery still can lah, like breast augmentation. But for bottom surgery, right? There’s virtually no services in Singapore that do it. So, like it’s very much we have to do it outside. The challenges extend well beyond the surgery itself. Vaginoplasty requires a minimum of three months of recovery, extensive aftercare, and regular follow-up appointments–services that become significantly harder to access when procedures are performed overseas [ 27 ]. The need for repeated travel introduces logistical complications, heightens financial burdens, and adds emotional strain. In Singapore, genital reconstruction is also a legal prerequisite for changing the gender marker on national identification documents. Those unable to access such procedures face prolonged gender dysphoria and associated mental distress [ 20 ]. For transgender women with limited financial resources, mental health challenges, or disabilities, these barriers can be both isolating and overwhelming, compounding the inequities they already face within the healthcare system. Prejudice and Bias Among Healthcare Providers Overall, 11.8% (n = 11) of survey respondents reported experiencing stigma in healthcare settings. At first glance, given that 80.6% (n = 75) of respondents had accessed healthcare services, it may seem that only about one in every seven LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities encountered stigma in healthcare settings. However, the open-text survey responses and qualitative findings from the FGDs reveal a more complex reality. Many participants described deliberately withholding their LGBTIQA + identities–even from medical–as a self-protective strategy to guard against anticipated anti-queer or anti-trans stigma and discrimination. This concealment likely results in underreporting of stigma in quantitative measures. Given these results, it is essential to complement survey data with the participants’ lived experiences. The FGD accounts provide critical context, illuminating the subtle forms of stigma that pervades clinical encounters, often in ways invisible to aggregate statistics. Participants reported that prejudicial attitudes among healthcare providers were common, particularly towards transgender or gender-diverse patients, those with stigmatised chronic illnesses like HIV, and individuals living with disabilities. Survey and FGD data, corroborated by existing literature, indicate that medical professionals’ stigma toward LGBTIQA + patients–particularly those living with HIV–remains a significant barrier to healthcare access [ 28 ]. For instance, SP22 recounted how their general practitioner chastised them for having sexual contact with another man and for undergoing HIV testing. SP87, a person living with HIV, described the act of disclosing their HIV status to a family doctor as “distressing”, an experience that left them wary of disclosing their HIV status to other medical practitioners. In the FGDs, one participant described how their physical symptoms were dismissed and misattributed to psychological causes, simply because of their documented mental health history. As V8 recounted: .. I do have chronic illnesses, small fibre neuropathy and fibromyalgia…I have had symptoms for, like, the past seven years. I tried going through the public [healthcare] route…but because doctors see mental illnesses on my chart, they see antidepressants being prescribed in my medications list, and then they basically decide that this is all a mental health issue and refuse to assess further. Such diagnostic bias can lead to delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, and worsening symptoms. Some participants added that repeated misdiagnoses in the public healthcare system eventually pushed them to seek private care–often at significantly higher costs– to obtain accurate diagnoses. Lack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices Beyond the conduct of individual medical professionals, many participants highlighted the systemic gaps in safety protocols and inclusive practices within healthcare settings. A recurring concern–also documented in other research [ 8 ]–was the absence of clear protocols for accommodating and treating transgender patients who are unable to change their legal gender marker. Several participants explained how gender markers on their official documents, such as National Identity Registration Cards (NRICs), can expose them to risk in emergencies. In Singapore, one must undergo complete gender-affirming surgery to change their legal gender markers [ 20 ]. This policy leaves those unwilling or unable to undergo such extensive procedures in a vulnerable legal and social limbo, where their documented identity conflicts with their lived reality. A transgender FGD participant, K25, shared their experience of being trapped in this legal limbo because although they were transgender, their NRIC still reflected their “dead” gender: ... I went to the A&E in IMH [Institute of Mental Health]…and they just left me in the waiting room to wait for like, a long time because they just didn’t know what to do with me. Like, they don’t know where to put me because the [public] wards…are segregated by gender. International research has consistently shown that the absence of transgender-specific knowledge and care in healthcare settings compounds the psychological burden experienced by trans and gender-diverse patients [ 29 , 30 ]. A survey participant, SP80, elaborated: IMH has gendered wards, which means that every time I require admission and can’t afford to seek out a private ward, I have to deal with excruciating dysphoria on top of my mental health issues...it ends up doing more damage than good. Unclear and non-inclusive guidelines on the admission of transgender and gender-diverse patients often result in them being warded according to their sex assigned at birth, a practice that can trigger dysphoria and acute emotional distress. Even in non-emergency contexts, such as regular appointments, inconsistencies in how gender markers are applied persist across public healthcare settings. Singapore’s strict legal requirements for amending legal gender markers force many transgender and gender-diverse individuals to retain their “dead” gender on official documents [ 20 ]. This mismatch between identity and documentation leaves them vulnerable to misgendering and administrative violations. Two FGD participants recounted instances where their gender was altered without their knowledge or consent during medical consultations. Q25 elaborated on their experience accessing therapy in the National University Hospital (NUH): NUH has this thing whereby they allow you to put your gender and salutation as unknown. It was between two sessions of seeing the therapist…somehow my gender was changed from unknown back to my dead gender. So I was hopping mad, because—why are they changing it back to my dead gender! It’s unknown for a reason! X12 encountered a similar experience when undergoing dental surgery in a public hospital: When I went to Khoo Teck Puat to get my wisdom teeth removed…So [the doctor] continued putting M. Later on, a nurse looked at the IC, and she just changed it. So, like, the system’s gender marker changes based on what the nurse or doctor enters. And it’s not something that you can control… Beyond the absence of safety protocols, both survey and FGD participants agreed that inclusive practices remain inadequate in Singapore’s healthcare settings. In particular, many medical professionals lack awareness of how to ask for and correctly use pronouns when speaking with transgender and gender-diverse patients. Nine survey participants (SP25, SP27, SP31, SP38, SP47, SP54, SP65, SP69, SP76) reported that being misgendered undermined both the quality of their experiences and their access to healthcare. They highlighted that the onus often falls on non-cisgender patients to repeatedly correct providers while enduring persistent misgendering–a process SP76 accurately summarised as “exhausting” . Echoing these accounts, several FGD participants described instances of public misgendering that left them feeling markedly uncomfortable and judged. K25, for example, recounted being called by their “dead” name and salutation when receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, which intensified their discomfort in an already vulnerable setting: When I got my COVID vaccine, they used a full name, and then they also insisted on using a salutation…couldn’t you just, like, give us numbers? X12 explained that, because they are unable to legally change their name and gender, navigating the public healthcare system means enduring repeated misgendering and judgement for not conforming to the physical expectations of their assigned sex at birth: I’m a trans man, so I have not changed my gender marker…they’ve been incessantly texting me on my phone with my dead name, telling me to go for the HPV vaccine…I did not want to go to the doctor’s to do it…I’m going to be misgendered the whole time I go there and I look like this. And then they’re like, “What are you doing here?” You know? Yeah, so it’s really awkward. When they call you for the medical stuff, they’re like, Miss blah, blah, blah. Then I come there in-person at the doctor’s, and then they stare at me, like are you collecting on behalf of your sister or something? And I’m like, “No, that’s me.” Like X12, Q25 recounted a similar experience when accessing breast care services as a transgender woman: I went to breast care…and they called for “Mr. Deadname”. So, I show up, put my IC on the counter and they ask, “Where’s the patient? V8, an agender person, spoke on how they were forced to conceal their gender identity as healthcare providers seem unwilling and uncomfortable with using their pronouns: I prefer they/them pronouns, so there is a lot of discomfort around using pronouns based on my assigned gender at birth. But because I am afraid of conflict…I try not to say anything. Inclusive protocols are also absent for LGBTIQA + patients with physical disabilities, such as those who are deaf or hard of hearing, who face significant communication barriers in healthcare settings. A deaf FGD participant, B23, described challenges such as being unable to hear name announcements in polyclinics and difficulties communicating with masked healthcare staff: In my experience, when I go to polyclinics, the nurses will announce our names. So when I’m sitting, the nurse would call “B23!”, but I wouldn’t know that, right?... For doctors, especially when they wear masks, how am I supposed to read your lips and communicate? On top of this, B23 explained that many healthcare providers lack knowledge about accommodating deaf patients. During their COVID-19 vaccination, B23 became frustrated when medical staff directed sensitive questions about their sexual history and health to their friend—who was present only to interpret—rather than addressing B23 directly: I told them to actually just communicate with me directly by writing on a piece of paper, not to ask that person to translate, as that’s not nice. You’re just ignoring me…We should not have outsiders [interpreting] that kind of information that’s related to sexual health. Given the sensitivity of sexual health–particularly for LGBTIQA + individuals, who often face stigma and homophobia–B23 felt disrespected when their privacy was breached in this way. What should have been a confidential interaction instead became infantilising, reinforcing both ableist and queerphobic assumptions that denied them autonomy over their own healthcare narrative. Mental Healthcare Services and Well-Being The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as the “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” [ 31 ]. Mental health is therefore not merely the absence of mental illness, but a foundation for individual and collective capacity to make decisions, build relationships and shape our shared environment. Against a backdrop of global decline in mental health, Singapore has taken proactive steps, with HealthierSG expected to broaden access through the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy [ 32 ]. However, these mainstream initiatives remain insufficient in addressing the complex and deep-seated struggles faced by queer individuals, particularly those with intersectional identities. Such individuals encounter unique stressors–including social rejection, systemic erasure and heightened vulnerability to discrimination–that often fall outside the scope of standardised mental health frameworks. High Prevalence of Mental Health Challenges Our survey found that 64.5% (n = 60) of respondents with intersecting identities accessed mental health services in the last year, making it the second most commonly accessed service after general healthcare. We also asked survey participants to self-report mental health challenges experienced in the past year, allowing them to select more than one. Table 3 below demonstrates the results, underscoring the breadth and severity of mental health concerns among respondents. Table 3 Self-Reported Mental Health Challenges (N = 93) Self-Reported Mental Health Challenge Number of Participants Stress or Burnout 76 Anxiety 63 Depression 58 Suicidal Thoughts 45 Self-harm 22 Dysphoria 3 Stress or burnout emerged as the most common mental health challenge, reported by 76 participants (81.7%). Anxiety was reported by 63 participants (67.7%), followed closely by depression, noted by 58 participants (62.4%). 45 participants (48.4%) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year–affecting nearly half of all respondents. Self-harm was reported by 22 participants (23.7%), reflecting acute distress within the community. Dysphoria was the least frequently selected challenge, with 3 participants (3.2%) identifying it as an issue, though this remains significant for the subgroup it affects. These results reveal a strikingly high prevalence of mental health challenges among LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, in which stress, anxiety, and depression forming the most common triad. The substantial rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm underscore a pattern of severe psychological distress, reinforcing the urgent need for accessible, LGBTIQA+-affirming mental health services in Singapore. Table 4 Self-Reported Mental Health Challenges, by Gender Identity (N = 93) Gender Identity n Depression Anxiety Stress or burnout Suicidal thoughts Self-harm Dysphoria Agender 1 100% 100% - 100% 100% - Cisgender 31 41.9% 74.2% 77.4% 41.9% 12.9% - Non-binary/ Genderqueer 24 75% 79.2% 79.2% 50% 33.3% - Transgender 23 56.5% 39.1% 82.6% 43.5% 30.4% 8.7% Transgender/ Non-binary 14 92.9% 78.6% 100% 64.3% 14.3% 7.14% Table 4 shows that transgender and non-binary individuals with intersecting identities face the highest rates across nearly all mental health concerns–particularly, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts. Non-binary/genderqueer respondents also show significantly elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Dysphoria appears only among respondents under the transgender umbrella, indicating it is specific to those whose assigned sex at birth does not align with their gender identity. In contrast, cisgender respondents with intersecting identities report comparatively lower rates across all metrics. For example, 12.9% report self-harm, and 41.9% report depression or suicidal thoughts. This disparity suggests that cisgender respondents in our sample may encounter fewer mental health stressors than their gender-diverse counterparts. Qualitative findings from our FGDs and open-text survey responses shed light on these differences. Transgender and gender-diverse participants described navigating persistent transphobic stigma, repeated misgendering, and overt hostility, alongside significant barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Singapore. These experiences compound everyday stressors, contributing to the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges observed in this group. Adverse Effects of Stigma on Mental Well-Being In our survey, respondents were asked to indicate the settings in which they had experienced stigma or discrimination in the past year, with the option to select multiple responses. As shown in Table 5 below, the most commonly reported setting was within the family , followed by educational institutions , and then the workplace . These results highlight that, for many LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, experiences of stigma are not confined to public or institutional spaces but often occur in intimate and personal contexts, where they can have particularly deep emotional impact. Table 5 Locations of Stigma Experienced (N = 52) Location of Stigma Experienced Percentage of All Respondents (%) Number of Respondents Family 32.3 30 Educational Institutions 22.6 21 Workplace 22.0 20 Public Spaces 15.1 14 Healthcare Settings 11.9 11 Religious Spaces 10.8 10 Online 3.2 3 Peer Interactions 2.2 2 To assess the relationship between stigma or discrimination and mental health, we examined whether experiencing such events in the past year was associated with participants’ self-rated mental health over the last six months. Using an ordinal logistic regression model, we found a statistically significant negative relationship between the two. The regression coefficient (β = − 0.834, p = 0.03) indicates that participants who reported experiencing stigma were approximately 56.6% less likely to report being in a higher mental health category compared to those who had not. This suggests that stigma and discrimination meaningfully reduce the likelihood of reporting better mental health. For example, stigma from family—who are often expected to be a key source of support—or from educational institutions and workplaces—central to livelihood and future prospects—can profoundly undermine psychological well-being. We also tested whether the number of settings in which stigma was experienced affected mental health ratings. The results revealed a significant cumulative effect: each additional setting in which stigma was reported (e.g., school, workplace, healthcare) was associated with a 31% decrease in the odds of being in a higher mental health category (β = − 0.373, p = 0.005). In other words, multi-environment stigma compounds the negative impact on mental health. Beyond illustrating how the cumulative impact of multi-environment stigma negatively impacts LGBTIQA + participants’ psychological well-being, these findings also underscores the need for a multi-pronged approach to stigma reduction; one that addresses discrimination in interpersonal, institutional, and systemic contexts simultaneously. The next section examines the specific issues affecting LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities and explores the underlying factors that sustain these challenges. Poor Social and Family Support Cultural norms and the stigma surrounding mental health remain significant barriers to seeking support in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these obstacles are compounded by unsupportive family and social environments, where acceptance of non-cisgender and non-heterosexual identities is still far from the norm. This persistent lack of genuine societal affirmation contributes to chronic stress, emotional isolation, and a deterioration of mental well-being. As one respondent, SP34, described, the absence of supportive networks can lead to profound alienation within everyday life: I don’t have an outlet or adequate support network. There is no ‘trusted adult’ that I can go to for advice in fear of judgement of my queerness. SP34’s narrative reveals how unsupportive personal environments can prevent the formation of crucial support systems due to fear of judgement or rejection from those around them. This fear can force LGBTIQA + individuals to suppress their struggles, leaving them without essential emotional outlets. Another survey participant, SP92, echoed this, noting that “ not having people understand my unique problems except for a select group of people” within their social environment intensifies feelings of isolation and distress. Moreover, the act of remaining closeted–or selectively disclosing one’s identity across different contexts such as the home, workplace, or among various social circles–imposes a substantial cognitive and emotional burden [ 7 ]. A survey participant, SP4, shared: A ctively hiding my queerness and partner from my parents has been stressful. And I can’t really ask for advice with my relationship even when it can be affecting me negatively because either people don’t know I’m queer or I just don’t know how to bring something like that up. Such experiences reflect a broader pattern in which queer people remain closeted as a self-protective measure against its anticipated repercussions, even when this limits their access to meaningful emotional support. Beyond the immediate impact of concealment, a significant barrier to mental health access lies in intergenerational differences in the perception and acceptance of mental health conditions. Among older generations, the need for professional or peer-led support is often unrecognised, shaped by misconceptions or dismissive beliefs that such challenges can be overcome through willpower or will simply resolve themselves over time. This disconnect leaves younger individuals—particularly those navigating multiple forms of marginalisation in addition to mental health stigma and LGBTIQA + discrimination—feeling unsupported, isolated, and often compelled to seek help alone. This gap in understanding is especially critical for LGBTIQA + youth, who consistently report higher rates of emotional distress, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers [ 33 ]. One FGD participant, B6, voiced their frustration at their parents’ lack of awareness regarding mental health: …[what] could really help me to access services better would be focusing more on mental health… it should target the older generation, because my parents are like, “What’s mental health? What’s depression? Like? You know, this kind of thing doesn’t actually exist in the world. You just need to be happy. Can already”… because of that, I myself have to go and seek help by myself... Beyond generational divides, practical obstacles–such as financial constraints and parental consent requirements for those under 21 (or 18, depending on provider discretion)–further complicate access to mental health services [ 34 ]. While there is ongoing advocacy to standardise the minimum age of consent at 18 ,entrenched generational attitudes toward mental health may still result in withheld consent, even when policy changes occur. This is particularly concerning in light of recent findings from the Institute of Mental Health’s (IMH) survey on youth mental health, which showed that one-third of young people aged 15 to 35 did not seek help despite experiencing severe or very severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress [ 35 , 36 ]. Such statistics highlight that structural barriers—like parental consent—are not mere bureaucratic formalities; they can actively deter vulnerable youth from accessing potentially life-saving mental healthcare, especially when compounded by familial stigma or misunderstanding. Disparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure Findings from both our survey and FGDs reveal a wide spectrum of mental health needs within the LGBTIQA + community, alongside significant variation in how mental health professionals respond to those needs. Importantly, the quality of care is shaped not only by a clinician’s familiarity with LGBTIQA + issues but also by their understanding of the intersecting identities—such as disability, ethnicity, or religion—that can shape an individual’s experience of mental health. Participants described contrasting experiences with mental health services, illustrating how inclusive, affirming care is often contingent on the personal awareness, sensitivity, and competence of the individual clinician rather than embedded as a standard practice. Some participants recounted positive, validating interactions, as in the case of P25: My experience with my psychologist was actually really nice. So… she addressed me by my preferred pronouns. She was very attentive to what I want, and this psychologist was specialised in gender-affirming care as well. So because of that, I think she’s a very good ally. Similarly, M8 described being pleasantly surprised by the empathy and understanding shown by their therapist within the public healthcare system–an experience they had not initially expected: I have broken bones in the right half of my body and like, I'm also diagnosed with a different form of depression. But the counsellor or therapist there, he was this wispy old man, but he was very understanding of the links between my physical issues and mental issues, as well as, you know, sometimes how my sexuality plays into my life. And then he's been providing quite good support for it over the past few months. While some professionals are willing to work with LGBTIQA + clients who have intersecting identities, gaps in knowledge and experience remain. One survey participant, SP82, described mixed feelings: I have found helpful mental health services from my university counsellor (LGBTQ + accepting) and a counsellor from my neighbouring Family Service Centre…whom I know is Christian and has been very professional, empathetic, and a good listener. The normalisation of LGBTQ + experiences through their active listening and attempts to understand helps. While I am appreciative that I am able to find such support in the mainstream sectors, including an understanding counsellor who happens to be Christian and can understand my point of view from that aspect, these are inadequate because they are inexperienced and do not have many LGBTQ + clients… On the other hand, some participants shared experiences where mental health professionals were unequipped to provide appropriate care—particularly when navigating multiple marginalised identities. V8, an agender person living with multiple disabilities, explained: When it comes to disability and mental health, I think a lot of times there is a threat in some sense of any sort of emotional instability that the medical professionals sense, and then they think that I am mentally unstable and require hospitalisation or an increase in medication to control things better. Q25 echoed a similarly dismal experience, describing how her intersecting identities as a trans woman with autism further limited her access to appropriate mental health services: Second bad experience. In order to see my therapist right, the first thing that my psychiatrist told me was, “The therapist in the hospital might not be able to handle your case”...Because I’m neuroqueer. I’m autistic, and happen to be trans, and both intersect with each other. Such accounts illustrate the Catch-22 that many LGBTIQA + individuals face when seeking mental health services. Even when they find a counsellor or therapist, that professional may lack familiarity with queer issues—or, more concerningly, may hold prejudiced views—undermining the sense of safety in therapeutic spaces. L12 described this dynamic: Because they have little to no knowledge about queer issues, (when) they encounter a queer patient, for example, they can’t understand where the person is coming from, and they may end up saying things that actually end up harming the person, even if it’s well-intentioned. Or they may end up actually, ironically promoting more homophobia on their own and also maybe inserting their own personal views into the matter... Together, these testimonies point to an urgent need for mental health practitioners to be equipped with both cultural competence and intersectional awareness, so that therapy becomes a safe, affirming space rather than an additional site of harm. Adding to this complexity, mental health treatments often emphasise a client’s right to share information at their own comfort level. Consequently, some individuals may choose to minimise their LGBTIQA + identity when discussing other challenges for which they are seeking treatment. While this respects their autonomy, it may also limit the provider’s ability to fully understand the interconnected nature of their concerns. For example, C25—who was experiencing academic stress alongside gender-related stressors—shared: Anyway, I saw a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a counsellor, and okay, to be honest, I didn’t really tell them about my trans identity, even though, at that point in time, it was kind of a big stressor for me. But then I also had bigger problems, like my grades. Such non-disclosure can unintentionally obscure a comprehensive understanding of the potential interplay between their identities and mental health challenges. Participants–particularly transgender and gender non-conforming individuals–also described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly educate mental health professionals about their identities, from explaining pronouns to clarifying gender expression. This labour often compounded the very distress they sought help for. As SP76 explained: Psychologists that I’ve worked with to address my trauma disorder don’t have strong education around the LGBTIQA + community. This has affected my psychological wellness because I’ve had to become a teacher while trying to get help. I’m often misgendered despite explaining my identity and pronouns a number of times. It’s exhausting. Similarly, SP92 described how having to break down their layered psychological concerns—interwoven with identity-based stress—only deepened their sense of isolation: Having problems that are overlapping is hard for psychologists to unwrap and understand, causing additional stress [because] having to explain things and circumstances always appears as defensive or over-worrying. This makes me feel alone in my problems. These accounts underscore a recurring pattern: the therapeutic space, intended as a site of safety and validation, can instead become another site of emotional labour. The repeated need to articulate and justify one’s lived experience not only drains psychological resources but also reinforces feelings of being misunderstood or invisible. Fragmented Care Systems In Singapore, the public mental health system faces chronic provider instability [ 37 ]. Clinicians frequently leave the public sector for private practice, leaving patients to shoulder the financial and logistical costs of rebuilding therapeutic relationships. This sentiment was reflected by an FGD participant, D6: The psychiatrists and psychologists keep switching out and leaving the public sector to go private...It’s very prohibitively expensive to follow a doctor from public to private. With each turnover, patients are forced to “start over” with new professionals—recounting their histories, re-justifying treatment plans, and renegotiating trust. This process is both emotionally draining and administratively inefficient. While many turn to the private sector for more consistent care, the costs are often prohibitive. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these disruptions carry an added burden: the repeated need to “vet” new providers for signs of acceptance, neutrality, or hostility toward queer identities. This constant uncertainty erodes trust in the public healthcare system and deepens existing mental health stressors, creating a cycle in which affirming, stable care becomes a privilege available only to those who can afford it. Discussion In light of these findings and the barriers identified, our participants and research team have formulated targeted recommendations to improve healthcare and mental healthcare access for queer individuals with intersecting identities. While systemic change through government policy remains critical, healthcare professionals can take immediate, proactive steps to foster inclusive and affirming care. At the same time, community-led initiatives play a vital, complementary role in bridging access gaps—offering culturally competent support, advocacy, and safe spaces that the formal healthcare system may not yet consistently provide. Table 6 Overview of Barriers and Proposed Intervention for General Healthcare Services General Healthcare Services Barriers Specific Issues Proposed Interventions Actor(s) Financial Inaccessibility High financial burden Re-assess existing healthcare subsidy schemes Government Limited subsidies due to current means-testing model Consider criteria beyond household income metrics Government Low to no insurance coverage for LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting identities - (Up to discretion of insurance companies) High Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care HRT is only available to those aged 21 and above (without parental consent) Lower age requirement to 18, remove parental consent Government Absence of puberty blockers Conduct local studies on puberty blockers Government, Healthcare providers Negative interactions with gender care practitioners Create a confidential feedback mechanism; Start a regularly updated directory for community members Healthcare providers, community Absence of certain gender-affirming surgeries Create a local gender-affirming surgery service Government Prejudice and Bias among Healthcare Providers HIV stigma against LGBTIQA + persons Educational initiatives; Self-advocacy Government, Healthcare providers, Community Mental health stigma Lack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices Lack of accommodations in hospital wards Explore gender-neutral wards or patient-directed placement Government, Healthcare providers Misgendering by medical staff Educational initiatives; Self-advocacy; Implement a queue number system Healthcare providers, community Communication barriers with LGBTIQA + patients who have disabilities Implement a queue number system; Implement disability disclosure features; Use of clear face masks for lip-reading Government, Healthcare providers Table 7 Overview of Barriers and Proposed Intervention for Mental Healthcare Services Mental Healthcare Services Barriers Specific Issues Proposed Interventions Actor(s) Poor Social and Family Support Pervasive homophobia Educational initiatives Government, Healthcare providers, Community Mental health stigma due to generational differences Educational initiatives; Peer-led mental health support networks Government, Healthcare providers, Community Disparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure Inconsistent quality of mental healthcare services Educational initiatives Healthcare providers Lack in nuanced understandings of intersecting identities Collaborate with specialised mental health professionals Healthcare providers Fragmented Care Systems Provider instability “Warm handover” practices across providers; Establishing public-private partnerships Healthcare providers Intervention 1: Re-assess existing healthcare subsidy schemes To address the widespread barrier of financial unaffordability, existing healthcare subsidy schemes such as Medisave and Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) should be reviewed to assess the feasibility of including gender-affirming care, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and gender-affirming surgeries. International studies have demonstrated the long-term mental health and psychosocial benefits of gender affirming care, suggesting that such interventions are not only clinically beneficial but also cost-effective in the long run [ 30 ]. These findings can serve as reference points for local policy development and outcome evaluation in Singapore. Furthermore, gender-affirming care has been recognised in global public health literature as an essential component of strategies to reduce mental health disparities among transgender populations [ 29 , 30 ]. Adopting this framing would support the integration of gender-affirming care into broader public health objectives aimed at improving population well-being. Intervention 2: Consider criteria beyond household income or property value metrics Next, Singapore’s current means-testing model may fail to capture nuanced vulnerabilities experienced by marginalised LGBTQIA + populations. For example, at-risk transgender youth or individuals living with chronic illness or disability often experience compounded financial insecurity due to housing instability, family estrangement, or employment discrimination. These factors may not be visible within conventional income metrics. As such, eligibility frameworks should incorporate additional contextual indicators—such as psychosocial and environmental risk factors—to ensure more equitable access to subsidies for those facing structural and intersecting forms of disadvantage. In addition, supplementary support mechanisms should be explored to bridge existing service gaps. For instance, pilot schemes targeting high-risk groups (particularly those experiencing multiple forms of marginalisation) could be implemented and made accessible via referrals from inclusive, qualified healthcare or social service professionals. Such targeted interventions would reduce structural risks associated with precarious living environments and improve access to stabilising resources, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes for the most vulnerable subpopulations. Intervention 3: Lower regulatory barriers to HRT in Singapore Singapore currently sets the minimum age for initiating HRT at 21. In light of evolving international standards, there is a case for reviewing this age threshold to better align with global clinical practice and ethical frameworks surrounding informed consent and youth autonomy [ 38 ]. In many countries, the age of informed consent is recognised as 18, which legally confers the ability to make independent medical decisions [ 39 ]. Revisiting the age guideline would therefore involve critical examination of national legal frameworks alongside emerging norms in transgender healthcare. International best practices, as seen from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care (Version 8), recommend that HRT may be considered for adolescents under the age of 18 in specific cases, typically contingent on comprehensive clinical evaluation [ 38 ]. Such cases generally require a multidisciplinary assessment, evidence of sustained gender dysphoria, and the adolescent’s demonstrated ability to provide informed consent. Parental or guardian involvement is typically encouraged, though not always mandatory, depending on local legal and clinical contexts. For example, WPATH supports the possibility of initiating HRT from the age of 14, under closely regulated and clinically supervised conditions, where there is clear evidence of benefit and minimal risk [ 39 ]. Any consideration of lowering the age threshold in Singapore should be accompanied by enhanced clinical safeguards. These include comprehensive mental health evaluations, structured support systems, and continuous medical monitoring to protect the health and well-being of transgender youth during critical stages of psychological and physical development. Rather than a blanket policy shift, a framework of evidence-based flexibility with clear clinical oversight may offer a more ethical and inclusive approach to adolescent gender-affirming care. Intervention 4: Conduct local studies on puberty blockers Participants raised questions about access to puberty blockers for transgender adolescents—a topic that remains underexplored within the local clinical landscape. International clinical guidelines suggest that puberty blockers can offer psychological relief by temporarily pausing physical changes, allowing young individuals time to explore their gender identity without the added distress of undesired pubertal development [ 40 ]. Such interventions are typically framed as reversible and are often considered part of a broader, staged approach to gender-affirming care. While current Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines in Singapore adopt a more cautious stance, emerging research globally underscores the importance of early, affirming interventions in improving long-term mental health outcomes for transgender youth [ 41 ]. The development of evidence-informed policy would benefit from both international best practices and local empirical studies that assess the long-term physical, psychological, and social impacts of puberty blockers in the Singaporean context. Local research initiatives could also help determine culturally and contextually appropriate standards of care, which remain largely absent in existing literature and policy frameworks. Intervention 5: Create a confidential feedback mechanism Many of the participants voiced an active distrust of healthcare and mental healthcare providers due to first- and second-hand accounts of negative experiences, which has led to them postponing accessing healthcare and mental health services. One possibility to mitigate this issue is developing an inclusive, confidential feedback ecosystem that equips patients, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, with accessible and confidential channels to share concerns about negative experiences without the reprisal and being dismissed as “too difficult”. This mechanism can support continuous service improvement and ensure that care remains responsive to the needs of marginalised patients [ 42 ]. Having this form of institutional accountability could also help rebuild trust between healthcare and mental healthcare institutions with the LGBTIQA + community. Intervention 6: Create a local gender-affirming surgery service In Singapore, the absence of local, subsidised gender-affirming surgery services forces most transgender individuals to seek care overseas such as Thailand, which incurs substantial costs. This disproportionately affects lower-income individuals and exacerbates healthcare inequities [ 43 ]. Establishing subsidised and local surgical services would improve access while ensuring continuity of care within the same healthcare system. Such provision aligns with Singapore’s Healthier SG strategy, which emphasises holistic wellbeing and patient-centred services, and is supported by evidence that gender-affirming surgeries are associated with significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and suicidality [ 44 ]. Intervention 7: Invest in educational initiatives for the public and medical providers Government agencies should allocate targeted funding to develop and implement comprehensive educational initiatives on LGBTIQA + identities, mental health, and HIV for both the general public and medical providers. Participants heavily stressed the importance of positive representation and how public education campaigns could address misconceptions and reduce homophobia against LGBTIQA + people. For healthcare professionals, government-backed training programmes should incorporate in-depth, evidence-based modules on the healthcare needs of diverse sexualities, gender identities, and intersex variations. Crucially, participants stressed that these initiatives should be designed and delivered in collaboration with specialised mental health professionals (local or overseas) who are experienced in trauma-informed, LGBTIQA+-affirming care. Such collaborations could help providers understand the physical and mental health needs of LGBTIQA + patients, particularly those with intersecting identities [ 45 ]. Intervention 8: Explore gender-neutral wards or patient-directed placement Participants emphasised how warding practices that prioritise comfort and safety are critical for transgender and gender-diverse patients, particularly in mental health emergencies. Institutions in Singapore should explore options like gender-neutral wards with unisex bathrooms or patient-directed placements, thereby reducing the likelihood of gender dysphoria and emotional distress among transgender and gender-diverse patients, some of whom may already be in a mental health crisis [ 46 ]. Intervention 9: Implement protocols to accommodate LGBTIQA + patients, especially those with disabilities In terms of administrative protocols, participants also emphasised the importance of reviewing clinic and hospital processes to: (1) Acknowledge diverse gender identities, (2) Enabling voluntary disclosure of disability status within official records, and (3) Reducing communication barriers between providers and patients with disabilities. In less emergent contexts like polyclinics, participants proposed implementing numbered queue systems. This could reduce the risk of unintentional misgendering or deadnaming. This approach also supports confidentiality in shared spaces by limiting the public disclosure of patient names. Additionally, numbered queues were noted to benefit deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who may prefer visual display cues. The use of inclusive language on patient intake forms, such as respectful options for gender identity and pronouns, was highlighted as a visible signal of a LGBTIQA+-affirming environment. Additionally, participants valued responsive assessment processes that normalise identity-related discussions and invite disclosure in gentle, client-led ways. For example, clinicians introducing themselves with their pronouns, while allowing patients the choice to share theirs, was identified as a simple yet meaningful practice that contributes to a respectful and safe atmosphere. Participants also mentioned enabling the option of voluntarily disclosing their disability status on national identification or electronic health systems so as to streamline access to relevant services. This optional disclosure, when designed with robust safeguards, would reduce the burden of repeated explanation or documentation, particularly when accessing new providers or emergency care. For instance, digital systems could allow for tiered access to health data, with emergency-use provisions or provider-specific permissions. Lastly, a FGD participant, B23, also flagged the importance of disability-inclusive communication strategies in healthcare environments. They identified the use of transparent face masks as essential for effective communication between healthcare staff and deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who rely on lip reading. It would be worthwhile for clinics and hospitals to audit and improve upon their level of disability-inclusion. Intervention 10: Practice “warm handover” practices across providers Another recurrent barrier identified in participant narratives was the disruption of care continuity due to frequent clinician turnover, particularly in public sector settings. Participants described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly recount sensitive and often traumatic personal histories to new providers. These disruptions not only compromised therapeutic rapport but also created reluctance to re-engage with services. To mitigate this, participants recommended the adoption of “warm handover” practices and consent-based sharing of clinical information across providers [ 35 ]. In cases involving complex mental health needs, participants also highlighted the value of establishing specific public-private partnerships that would enable continued engagement with trusted clinicians. Such models could supplement overburdened public systems and enhance long-term care consistency by allowing individuals to maintain therapeutic relationships across institutional settings. At the same time, community members can develop a trusted, regularly updated directory of healthcare and mental health professionals with demonstrated experience in providing affirming care to individuals with diverse gender identities, ethnic minority background, and other intersecting needs. Similarly, peer-led provider review platforms, designed with privacy and safety considerations, can serve as mechanisms for sharing healthcare experiences, enhancing transparency, and promoting institutional accountability. Intervention 11: Enhance community resources for self-advocacy In addition to improving access to affirming providers, community-led mental health initiatives play a vital role in bridging gaps left by formal services. Empowerment workshops and dialogue circles exploring self-advocacy and mental health literacy can offer safe and supportive environments for individuals navigating multiple forms of marginalisation. Practical formats such as role-play, resource-sharing, and skills-based activities were described as especially effective in helping individuals find and sustain affirming care. Participants also expressed the need for co-developed psychoeducational materials that reflect both queer and mental health experiences within the Singapore context. Culturally relevant resources that demystify therapy, affirm queer identities, and provide guidance on navigating stigma, family rejection, or internalised shame may increase access to care by reducing psychological barriers. Peer-led mental health support networks, facilitated by trained individuals with lived experience, represent another essential layer of community infrastructure. Participants stressed how networks offer low-barrier, identity-affirming support and are particularly crucial in contexts where clinical services may be inaccessible, unaffordable, or distrusted. Over time, such networks can also foster collective resilience and reinforce trust within marginalised communities. Strengths and Limitations First, we achieved extensive recruitment of participants for both the online survey and the FGDs. Diverse representation across the 24 FGD participants, spanning a range of gender identities, racial and religious backgrounds, and lived experiences of disability and mental health challenges, yielded rich, in-depth qualitative insights into the intersectional challenges faced by individuals facing multiple axes of marginalisation, a topic that remains under-explored in the Singaporean healthcare context. The online survey, which received 93 valid responses, yielded a robust set of quantitative data, including both fixed response trends and open-text responses. Combining both open-ended and close-ended questions enabled the collection of both quantifiable data and qualitative accounts of lived experiences. The design of the survey and FGD questions, developed with input from local LGBTQIA + partners and an external LGBTQIA + consultant, increased the legitimacy, relevance and accessibility of the research tools. However, the study also has several limitations. Firstly, the survey’s length may have led to participant fatigue or drop-off, particularly among neurodivergent respondents or those using mobile devices to complete the survey. Future research could consider shortening the instrument or offering compensation to reduce attrition. Secondly, despite broad outreach, certain communities such as non-English speakers, low-income queer youth, and ethnic minorities were likely underrepresented. Future research could consider incorporating wider recruitment windows and establishing more proactive outreach partnerships with organisations that serve underrepresented populations. Thirdly, the FGDs, while rich in data, occasionally surfaced emotionally charged or traumatic content. Although facilitators were trained in basic trauma-informed practices, the absence of constituent mental health first aiders across sessions limited our ability to provide immediate psychological support. Future studies should ensure that there is financial support in the grant application or budgeting process for trained psychological first-aiders to be present for all FGDs. Additionally, while the survey included inclusive gender identity options, it lacked sufficient granularity to disaggregate experiences across specific gender subgroups, constraining the precision of our intersectional quantitative analysis. Future instruments should offer more specific gender categories to enable deeper comparative insights. Lastly, the study did not include perspectives from healthcare or mental health providers, which limits the ability to triangulate perceived gaps in care with service-side constraints, preparedness, or systemic barriers. Future research should consider both community and provider insights to strengthen intervention design. Conclusion This study highlights the multifaceted, layered barriers that LGBTIQA + individuals in Singapore face when seeking mental health care, often compounded at the intersections of gender identity, race, and disability. Systemic issues such as affordability, provider turnover, and rigid eligibility criteria continue to limit access, yet the findings also reveal clear and actionable pathways for reform. These include recalibrating age and subsidy frameworks for gender-affirming care, embedding trauma-informed practices across clinical settings, and investing in culturally grounded, community-led mental health initiatives. Taken together, these insights elucidate what an inclusive, rights-based approach to healthcare delivery looks like—one that centres lived experience, reduces structural inequities, and affirms the dignity of all individuals across the care continuum. Abbreviations CHAS Community Health Assist Scheme FGD Focus Group Discussion HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy IMH Institute of Mental Health LGBTIQA+ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual/Agender, and other diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics NRIC National Registration Identity Card WHO World Health Organisation WPATH World Professional Association for Transgender Health Declarations Acknowledgments We are deeply grateful to all the LGBTIQA+ community members who dedicated their valuable time by participating in the survey and focus group discussions. Many thanks to our volunteer facilitators, transcribers, and data analysts for making this study possible. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of Rainbow Youth Asia, the Kaleidoscope Trust, and our funding partners. Open Access I confirm that I understand BMC Health Services Research is an open access journal that levies an article processing charge per articles accepted for publication. By submitting my article, I agree to pay this charge in full if my article is accepted for publication. Ethics approval and consent to participate This study was conducted as part of a community-based needs assessment led by Rainbow Asia, an NGO in Singapore, with funding from the Kaleidoscope Trust. As the study was not affiliated with an academic institution, it was not subject to review by an Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee. All participants provided informed consent prior to participation. The research team followed trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices, ensured confidentiality, and safeguarded participants’ well-being throughout. The study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. We acknowledge that the absence of formal IRB approval reflects the community-based nature of this project rather than a lack of ethical oversight. Consent for publication Not applicable. Availability of data and materials The qualitative and survey datasets generated and analysed during the current study are not publicly available due to confidentiality commitments made to participants. In line with the informed consent process, raw audio recordings were permanently deleted after transcription, and transcripts were de-identified to protect privacy. Anonymised excerpts relevant to the study’s findings may be made available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. Competing Interests No, I declare that the authors have no competing interests as defined by BMC, or other interests that might be perceived to influence the results and/or discussion reported in this paper. Funding This research was funded by the Kaleidoscope Trust as part of a community-based needs assessment project conducted by Rainbow Asia in Singapore. Dual Publication The results/data/figures in this manuscript have not been published elsewhere, nor are they under consideration (from you or one of your Contributing Authors) by another publisher. Authorship I have read the Nature Portfolio journal policies on author responsibilities and submit this manuscript in accordance with those policies. Third Party Material All the material is owned by the authors and/or no permissions are required. Authors' contributions statement C.F. wrote the healthcare section, contributed to the methods and study design, and conducted the quantitative and qualitative analysis. R.S. wrote the introduction and conclusion, contributed to the methods section (strengths and limitations), extended the discussion from the recommendations in the original report, and provided substantive editorial revisions. 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Community","fulltext":[{"header":"Introduction","content":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough Singapore presents itself as a modern, cosmopolitan society, many LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;individuals in Singapore experience a starkly different reality. Until as recently as 2023, the country retained Penal Code Section 377A \u0026ndash; a colonial-era law that criminalised oral and anal sex between men [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR1\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e]. However, the Constitution was simultaneously amended to entrench the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman, signalling the state\u0026rsquo;s continued resistance to recognising queer rights [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e]. For years, LGBTQ groups had argued that the state\u0026rsquo;s retention of 377A both discriminated against queer individuals and reinforced societal homophobia in schools, workplaces, and families [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR3\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR4\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e]. While its repeal marked a legal shift, social attitudes towards the LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community have yet to catch up. In the 2025 General Elections, for instance, Goh Meng Seng, the leader of the People\u0026rsquo;s Power Party (PPP), publicly opposed the potential candidacy of LGBTQ\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;activist Deryne Sim in Nee Soon GRC, claiming it was part of an \u0026ldquo;LGBTQ agenda\u0026rdquo; [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e]. Such overt, nationally broadcasted homophobia represents only a fraction of the persistent anti-queer discrimination in Singapore. To date, no legislation explicitly protecting the rights of the LGBTQ\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community has been enacted [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR6\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite these social dynamics, academic research on healthcare issues and interventions for Singapore\u0026rsquo;s LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community remains limited. Nevertheless, existing studies consistently point to systemic barriers, stigma, and discrimination that hinder healthcare access for the Singaporean queer community and harm their mental wellbeing. A 2021 large-scale survey of 2,350 LGBTQ persons in Singapore found that experiences of conflict, non-acceptance, and discrimination were strongly associated with poorer mental health outcomes [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR7\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e7\u003c/span\u003e]. A complementary mixed-methods study, which interviewed representatives from 13 LGBTIQ\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;organisations, detailed how stigma manifests in healthcare settings and restricts access to care [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR8\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e]. That study also surveyed 320 medical students, revealing substantial gaps in knowledge of LGBTQI\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;health issues\u0026mdash;an educational shortfall that may exacerbate these barriers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR8\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e]. More recently, qualitative research involving 30 LGBTQ\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;patients and 20 medical students in the United Kingdom and Singapore, found that implicit biases significantly undermined the quality of care that LGBTQ\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;patients received [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR9\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e9\u003c/span\u003e]. Beyond academia, community-driven research has shed some light on the unique challenges faced by specific subgroups. For example, a landmark study on Singapore\u0026rsquo;s transgender and gender-diverse population found that stigma and discrimination within healthcare settings deterred many from seeking treatment, with nearly half of respondents avoiding reproductive and sexual healthcare services altogether [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite these insights, a critical research gap remains: little is known about how healthcare and mental healthcare experiences differ within Singapore's LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community, particularly for individuals navigating one or more intersecting identities. This study seeks to address that gap. Our primary research question asks: \u003cem\u003eWhat are the barriers hindering LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons with intersecting identities from accessing general healthcare and mental healthcare services in Singapore?\u003c/em\u003e Building on this, our secondary research question explores: \u003cem\u003eWhat kinds of interventions could improve access to such services for these marginalised communities?\u003c/em\u003e The findings presented in this paper identify the specific barriers faced by marginalised groups within the LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community and outline targeted interventions to address these challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study is grounded in Kimberl\u0026egrave; Crenshaw\u0026rsquo;s concept of intersectionality, which examines how multiple systems of oppression\u0026mdash;such as sexism, racism, classism, ableism, and heteronormativity\u0026mdash;interact to create unique and compounded forms of disadvantage [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR11\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e11\u003c/span\u003e]. Rather than treating each identity marker in isolation, intersectionality emphasises that these social categories are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, producing distinct lived experiences that cannot be understood through a single-axis framework. Applying this framework, our study examines the realities of LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons in Singapore whose identities intersect across dimensions such as gender, race, religious affiliation, and disability, recognising that these intersections can intensify barriers to healthcare and mental healthcare access and shape the quality of care received.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Materials and Methods","content":"\u003cp\u003eStudy Design and Data Collection\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study employed a mixed-method approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to capture the diverse realities of LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities in Singapore. This design aimed to provide both breadth–by mapping community-wide patterns–and depth–by recognising and respecting the complexity of lived experiences. Eligible participants had to have resided in Singapore for at least one year. In addition to Singapore citizens and permanent residents, the study included individuals of other nationalities holding a valid long-term employment pass or visit pass.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec3\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFocus Group Discussions (FGDs)\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween 25 February and 23 March 2025, we conducted five semi-structured FGDs–held both online and in-person–with a total of 24 LGBTQIA + participants possessing intersecting identities and residing in Singapore. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling via community networks and grassroots outreach. Recruitment materials, including a digital poster, were disseminated to LGBTIQA + community groups through social media, messaging applications (e.g., Telegram and WhatsApp), and email. Interested individuals were required to apply to join a session, after which stratified purposive sampling was used to ensure diversity across key intersecting dimensions such as race, religion, gender identity, and disability. This deliberate selection process was essential given the hidden and marginalised nature of many participants’ identities, which made random sampling methods neither feasible nor appropriate.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach FGD was guided by open-ended questions and explored one or more of the following thematic areas: education, housing, healthcare and mental health, social services, and experiences of stigma. The interview guide was structured around 5 core topics:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperiences with services: Both positive and negative, including general healthcare, mental healthcare, and related support systems in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarriers to access: practical, systemic, and interpersonal obstacles encountered when seeking care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial stigma and community support: Perceptions of societal attitudes and the role of supportive networks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal services and resources: Participants’ visions of accessible, inclusive, and affirming care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunity-driven solutions: Proposed initiatives and interventions led by or for the LGBTIQA + community.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross all topics, participants were invited to reflect on how their intersecting identities shaped their experiences, challenges, and needs. The interview guide [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR47\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e47\u003c/span\u003e] was designed to be trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and culturally sensitive, with an emphasis on voluntary disclosure to minimise the risk of re-traumatisation. Sessions were held in private venues to ensure confidentiality and were facilitated by trained community researchers using a trauma-informed approach. Each discussion lasted between 90 and 120 minutes. With participants’ consent, all FGDs were audio-recorded and subsequently transcribed verbatim. Tables\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003ea and \u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003eb present the demographic and identity profiles of the FGD participants.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnline Survey\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parallel, an online survey was conducted between December 2024 and April 2025 to collect disaggregated data on LGBTIQA + community needs, demographic backgrounds, and perceptions of access to key services in Singapore. The survey comprised multiple-choice, Likert-scale, and open-text questions across domains such as healthcare, housing, education, employment, legal support, social relationships, and romance. Demographic variables included gender identity, race/ethnicity, religion, and disability status (see Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab3\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e for a breakdown of the survey respondents).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA total of 93 valid responses were obtained through targeted outreach to over 70 LGBTIQA + groups, community partners, and support networks. While this non-probabilistic recruitment approach does not yield a representative sample, it enabled strong engagement from underrepresented subgroups, such as transgender and gender-diverse individuals, racial and religious minorities, and respondents living with disabilities. Survey design was developed in collaboration with external consultant, Diego García Rodríguez, from the Kaleidoscope Trust, who provided methodological guidance to ensure rigour, relevance and alignment with community priorities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA total of 93 valid responses were obtained through targeted outreach to more than 70 LGBTIQA + groups, community partners, and support networks. While this non-probabilistic recruitment approach does not yield a representative sample, it enabled strong engagement from underrepresented subgroups such as transgender and gender-diverse individuals, racial and religious minorities, and respondents living with disabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudy Participants\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, the majority groups for gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status are: cisgender (the vast majority, although national statistics do not routinely collect gender-identity markers) [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR12\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e12\u003c/span\u003e], Chinese (approximately 74.0% of the resident population) [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR13\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e13\u003c/span\u003e], Buddhist (31.3% of residents) [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR14\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e14\u003c/span\u003e], and persons without a recorded disability [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR15\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e15\u003c/span\u003e]. These categories are denoted as majority groups in Tables\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003ea and \u003cspan refid=\"Tab2\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003eb, while all other non-highlighted cells indicate intersecting minority identities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 1\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ea: Breakdown of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Participants (N = 24)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"5\" nameend=\"c5\" namest=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender Identity\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCisgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender/ Non-binary\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-binary/ Questioning\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" 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align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e15\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e5\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colspan=\"5\" nameend=\"c5\" namest=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligious Affiliation\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddhist\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuslim\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" 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width=\"536\" height=\"551.005\" style=\"width: 536px; height: 551.005px;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec5\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eData Analysis\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec6\" class=\"Section3\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFocus Group Discussions (FGDs)\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo team members conducted open-coding of the five transcripts using Atlas.ai software. To ensure inter-coder reliability, the research team jointly developed a coding framework, and the lead data analyst subsequently reviewed all coded transcripts. The coded data then underwent thematic analysis, where researchers examined the codes to identify recurring topics and patterns related to barriers in accessing healthcare and mental healthcare services in Singapore, as well as participants’ proposed interventions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOnline Survey\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 97 responses were collected via a Google Form disseminated online. After closing the form, survey responses were exported into an Excel spreadsheet for initial review. After data cleaning, four responses were excluded as they did not meet the inclusion criteria (i.e., respondents reported no intersecting identities), resulting in a final dataset of 93 valid responses. Qualitative analysis was conducted on the open-text responses, while quantitative analysis was performed on the remaining items using the open-source R statistical software. Pearson’s Chi-square tests were used to examine associations between categorical variables, and ordinal logistic regression models were employed to assess relationships between predictors and ordinal outcomes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"Sec8\" class=\"Section2\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eData Triangulation\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo strengthen validity and reduce bias, findings from the FGDs and survey were cross-validated with multiple secondary sources. This triangulation enhanced the robustness of the study and provided a more nuanced understanding of the data.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Findings","content":"\u003cp\u003eGeneral Healthcare Services and Experiences\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe findings indicate that LGBTIQA + patients with multiple marginalisations felt that their healthcare needs were neither understood nor addressed within Singapore’s healthcare system. Several systemic barriers contribute to this exclusion, including financial inaccessibility, stringent regulatory requirements for gender-affirming care, prejudice and bias among healthcare providers, and the absence of safety protocols and inclusive practices. Collectively, these factors create an environment in which healthcare is frequently inaccessible and unsafe for those most in need of care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare Access Rate\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare was the most common type of service accessed among our survey respondents, with 80.6% (n = 75) reporting use in the past year. To examine potential associations between our independent variables (categorical) and healthcare access (binary), we conducted Pearson’s Chi-Square tests. Due to small cell counts (often fewer than five respondents per subgroup), categories were collapsed into binary groupings–for example, cisgender vs. gender diverse, majority race vs. minority race, disabled vs. not disabled, and religious vs. not religious. Across all tests, no statistically significant associations were found between gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status and healthcare access (p \u0026gt; 0.05). This suggests that observed differences in healthcare access rates across LGBTIQA + subgroups are unlikely to be caused by systematic effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotably transgender and transgender/non-binary survey respondents (92.9%) reported higher access rates than cisgender respondents (77.4%). However, higher rates of service use do not necessarily indicate more inclusive or affirming care. Access does not guarantee adequacy, and many FGD participants described navigating healthcare environments marked by fear of disclosure, insensitivity, or outright discrimination. This reiterates that the lived experiences of LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting marginalisations are complex, and cannot be fully understood through nominal categories or access metrics alone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial Inaccessibility\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross both the FGDs and online survey, participants with intersecting identities consistently identified the public healthcare subsidy model and exclusion from insurance coverage as key drivers of unaffordability with regard to healthcare in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor LGBTIQA + individuals with chronic health conditions or multiple disabilities, existing subsidies were described as inadequate to meet recurring or long-term medical needs. D6, a transgender participant with chronic health issues, explained that while subsidies exist, they often fail to cover the cumulative costs of repeated medical appointments, medications, therapies, and specialist consultations. As a result, D6 reported having to delay or forgo necessary care to manage the financial strain:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don’t think the subsidies for public healthcare is enough to really help, especially if you have a lot of medical appointments…Even with government subsidies...I just can’t really afford to spend hundreds of dollars.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother criticism of the subsidy model is the use of household means-testing to determine subsidy eligibility [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR16\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e16\u003c/span\u003e]. This policy presumes financial support from one’s family, a presumption that is especially damaging for LGBTIQA + individuals who experience familial estrangement or conflict due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Such patterns are well-documented in local research, which highlights the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial violence that many face within their households [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR17\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e17\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e]. In such cases, the means-testing process effectively disqualifies LGBTIQA + individuals from the aid they urgently require, despite having no access to familial resources.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial inaccessibility was further compounded for participants with disability or mental health challenges, who often face barriers to entering the workforce and achieving economic stability. A23, an FGD participant, described how these barriers intersect with the cost of gender-affirming healthcare:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo I’ve been wanting to access, like getting, really getting testosterone, or getting any other type of [gender-affirming] surgeries… But it’s just that my family is not very accepting… Although I’m from a middle-class family, money is very tight right now... even though I want all those things, money is the main barrier.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecondary literature reinforces these accounts, documenting how mental health stigma and negative perceptions of disability in Singapore hinder disabled queer individuals from securing full-time employment [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR18\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e18\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR19\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e19\u003c/span\u003e]. Without a stable income and lacking familial support, many LGBTIQA + individuals are left to navigate the healthcare system alone and forced to delay essential medical treatments. This results in prolonged physical and emotional distress, widening health disparities, and increased vulnerability within an already marginalised population.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsurance exclusion was also a significant concern contributing to the financial inaccessibility of healthcare services. Participants reported that transgender people are routinely denied coverage, as their identities and procedures fall outside of traditional policy definitions. P25, an FGD participant, explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsurance is really hard because the moment you declare being transgender, or declare your sexual orientation, it does not fit within their policies. So because it’s not within their policies, they will not grant you insurance…There is still a stigma that people like us [transgender people] have a mental disorder.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey participant SP14 echoed how no insurance policies cover transgender healthcare, which is instead categorised as “cosmetic” and paid out of pocket [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Singapore, trans healthcare is not in any way shape or form covered by insurance and is seen as cosmetic procedures that come out of your pocket…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLGBTIQA + individuals living with HIV, mental health conditions, or disabilities also face difficulties in securing insurance coverage [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR21\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e21\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR22\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e22\u003c/span\u003e]. Survey participant SP14 explained how having a mental health condition excludes them from insurance coverage:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is much more difficult to take up health insurance due to the stigma of mental disorders.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a HIV diagnosis, people living with the condition are often denied insurance coverage. Furthermore, most policies also exclude claims for HIV treatment, often citing broad and vague definitions of “related complications” that can encompass a wide range of medical conditions [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR22\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e22\u003c/span\u003e]. In these cases, LGBTIQA + individuals with mental health conditions and HIV are left without financial protection and must grapple with higher costs of medical care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-affirming care in Singapore remains highly restricted, with significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences on transgender individuals. While certain interventions, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are technically available, access is severely restricted by regulatory requirements and pervasive stigma. Additionally, the absence of key gender-affirming surgeries and lack of financial subsidies further compels many transgender people to seek treatment overseas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral FGD participants, particularly transgender individuals, identified the legal age threshold and multi-step consent process as major obstacles to gender-affirming care. In both public and private healthcare systems, patients must obtain approval from both a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist before HRT is initiated for them [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccess to HRT is even more limited for those under 21. Public healthcare generally deos not provide HRT to individuals in this age group, and although those aged 18 to 21 may pursue HRT through private general practitioners, both parents must consent [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e]. This requirement reflects a paternalistic approach to trans healthcare, undermining the autonomy of young adults to make informed decisions about their own bodies and health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Additionally, many transgender youth lack parental support, forcing them to delay essential, and often life-saving, care–prolonging psychological distress and exacerbating gender dysphoria. One FGD participant, P8, shared their experience of facing delays due to age-based restrictions, compounded by the absence of parental consent:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e At 20, I could have gotten it [HRT] if my parents were okay with it. Obviously, they were not going to be. So that was a whole extra year of misery that could have been avoided.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese systemic obstacles not only delay care but also frequently force individuals into medically unsafe pathways. P8 elaborated on this point:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe public route is too slow, too [much] gatekeeping, and the private route is too expensive… so people just do it themselves.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a result of these barriers, P8 noted that some transgender individuals resort to obtaining HRT outside formal medical pathways. Online communities and informal networks may provide information and access to hormones, but without professional supervision, such routes carry heightened risks, including inappropriate dosages and significant health complications [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR24\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e24\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral participants who identified as transgender, gender-diverse, or living with disabilities reported experiencing patronising, condescending, and dismissive treatment from healthcare providers. The psychological toll of continually having to prove one’s legitimacy or “worthiness” to receiving gender-affirming care can be as damaging as the outright denial of treatment. FGD participant, D23, expressed their anxiety about returning to the public gender care clinic, fearing heightened scrutiny during the psychiatric evaluation:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI do wish that they offer [informed consent] in public health service, because it is quite stifling that I have to go to a medical review and a doctor’s psychiatric approval to get gender care. That’s why I’ve also been scared to go back to the gender care clinic or even to the doctor, because I’m scared that I’ll get rejected.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the transgender community, participants living with disabilities reported that these intersecting identities often resulted in infantilisation during medical consultations. Infantilisation occurs when healthcare providers assume patients lack the capacity to understand or make informed decisions about their own care, leading them to speak in a condescending manner or override the patient’s autonomy. Survey participant, SP77, shared that they are often taken less seriously because of their disability:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing disabled, I don't get taken seriously and I get infantilised all the time from healthcare to romance. It makes it even harder for me to be heard because of my queerness. People just think I'm weird or mentally ill.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA survey participant (SP68) detailed a similar experience in which their autism was used as a pretext to deny them gender-affirming treatment:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[I] experienced gatekeeping and gaslighting by a psychiatrist when I asked to be certified in capacity for informed consent to transition. [They] used autism as the justification [to deny my request].\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender FGD participant, Q12, recounted a distressing interaction with a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) who dismissed and belittled their request for gender-affirming care:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe immediately insinuated that I’m expecting our hormones to change my chromosomes and gender reassignment surgery to give [me] a uterus… He was even gaslighting me, claiming that I do not clearly understand what I want and not understanding the potential complications that will come with hormone replacement therapy… He asked me to go back to see him again eight weeks later, and I already know that by then, he will still gaslight me and refuse me capacity for informed consent to transition.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese experiences illustrate how healthcare professionals may invoke disability or neurodivergence as pretexts to deny transgender people their right to bodily autonomy. Such actions become especially demeaning when healthcare professionals behave dismissively or antagonistically in front of others. A survey participant (SP14) shared how an endocrinologist repeatedly undermined them during a consultation in the presence of their unsupportive parents:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI had visited an endocrinologist to discuss my future with transitioning (but as I am only 18 this year without parental consent, I cannot access HRT for 3 more years) and was consistently shut down and told I was wrong about the age of HRT in Singapore in front of my parents…I felt greatly infantilised, a common form of anti-transmasculinity, and felt hopeless...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that such negative encounters not only delay access to essential treatment but also exacerbate mental health challenges, fostering long-term distrust in the healthcare system [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR25\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e25\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e]. Many transgender and gender-diverse individuals consequently approach healthcare with an anticipatory fear of rejection, which significantly reduces their willingness to seek care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important dimension of gender-affirming care involves surgical interventions, yet opportunities for such procedures in Singapore remain scarce–particularly for transgender women. A trans woman FGD participant, K8, pointed out that vaginoplasty (a feminising “bottom” surgery) is unavailable locally [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e]. This absence of surgical infrastructure compels many transgender women to seek the procedure overseas (e.g., in Thailand), often incurring significant personal and financial costs [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR26\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e26\u003c/span\u003e]. K8 elaborated on this conundrum:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedical professionals [in Singapore] know how to do mastectomy. They know how to do hysterectomy. For trans women, top surgery still can lah, like breast augmentation. But for bottom surgery, right? There’s virtually no services in Singapore that do it. So, like it’s very much we have to do it outside.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe challenges extend well beyond the surgery itself. Vaginoplasty requires a minimum of three months of recovery, extensive aftercare, and regular follow-up appointments–services that become significantly harder to access when procedures are performed overseas [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR27\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e27\u003c/span\u003e]. The need for repeated travel introduces logistical complications, heightens financial burdens, and adds emotional strain.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, genital reconstruction is also a legal prerequisite for changing the gender marker on national identification documents. Those unable to access such procedures face prolonged gender dysphoria and associated mental distress [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. For transgender women with limited financial resources, mental health challenges, or disabilities, these barriers can be both isolating and overwhelming, compounding the inequities they already face within the healthcare system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrejudice and Bias Among Healthcare Providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, 11.8% (n = 11) of survey respondents reported experiencing stigma in healthcare settings. At first glance, given that 80.6% (n = 75) of respondents had accessed healthcare services, it may seem that only about one in every seven LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities encountered stigma in healthcare settings. However, the open-text survey responses and qualitative findings from the FGDs reveal a more complex reality. Many participants described deliberately withholding their LGBTIQA + identities–even from medical–as a self-protective strategy to guard against anticipated anti-queer or anti-trans stigma and discrimination. This concealment likely results in underreporting of stigma in quantitative measures.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven these results, it is essential to complement survey data with the participants’ lived experiences. The FGD accounts provide critical context, illuminating the subtle forms of stigma that pervades clinical encounters, often in ways invisible to aggregate statistics. Participants reported that prejudicial attitudes among healthcare providers were common, particularly towards transgender or gender-diverse patients, those with stigmatised chronic illnesses like HIV, and individuals living with disabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey and FGD data, corroborated by existing literature, indicate that medical professionals’ stigma toward LGBTIQA + patients–particularly those living with HIV–remains a significant barrier to healthcare access [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR28\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e28\u003c/span\u003e]. For instance, SP22 recounted how their general practitioner chastised them for having sexual contact with another man and for undergoing HIV testing. SP87, a person living with HIV, described the act of disclosing their HIV status to a family doctor as “distressing”, an experience that left them wary of disclosing their HIV status to other medical practitioners.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the FGDs, one participant described how their physical symptoms were dismissed and misattributed to psychological causes, simply because of their documented mental health history. As V8 recounted:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e..\u003cem\u003eI do have chronic illnesses, small fibre neuropathy and fibromyalgia…I have had symptoms for, like, the past seven years. I tried going through the public [healthcare] route…but because doctors see mental illnesses on my chart, they see antidepressants being prescribed in my medications list, and then they basically decide that this is all a mental health issue and refuse to assess further.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch diagnostic bias can lead to delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, and worsening symptoms. Some participants added that repeated misdiagnoses in the public healthcare system eventually pushed them to seek private care–often at significantly higher costs– to obtain accurate diagnoses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the conduct of individual medical professionals, many participants highlighted the systemic gaps in safety protocols and inclusive practices within healthcare settings. A recurring concern–also documented in other research [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR8\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e]–was the absence of clear protocols for accommodating and treating transgender patients who are unable to change their legal gender marker.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral participants explained how gender markers on their official documents, such as National Identity Registration Cards (NRICs), can expose them to risk in emergencies. In Singapore, one must undergo complete gender-affirming surgery to change their legal gender markers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. This policy leaves those unwilling or unable to undergo such extensive procedures in a vulnerable legal and social limbo, where their documented identity conflicts with their lived reality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA transgender FGD participant, K25, shared their experience of being trapped in this legal limbo because although they were transgender, their NRIC still reflected their “dead” gender:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e...\u003cem\u003eI went to the A\u0026amp;E in IMH [Institute of Mental Health]…and they just left me in the waiting room to wait for like, a long time because they just didn’t know what to do with me. Like, they don’t know where to put me because the [public] wards…are segregated by gender.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational research has consistently shown that the absence of transgender-specific knowledge and care in healthcare settings compounds the psychological burden experienced by trans and gender-diverse patients [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR29\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e29\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR30\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e30\u003c/span\u003e]. A survey participant, SP80, elaborated:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIMH has gendered wards, which means that every time I require admission and can’t afford to seek out a private ward, I have to deal with excruciating dysphoria on top of my mental health issues...it ends up doing more damage than good.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Unclear and non-inclusive guidelines on the admission of transgender and gender-diverse patients often result in them being warded according to their sex assigned at birth, a practice that can trigger dysphoria and acute emotional distress.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven in non-emergency contexts, such as regular appointments, inconsistencies in how gender markers are applied persist across public healthcare settings. Singapore’s strict legal requirements for amending legal gender markers force many transgender and gender-diverse individuals to retain their “dead” gender on official documents [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. This mismatch between identity and documentation leaves them vulnerable to misgendering and administrative violations. Two FGD participants recounted instances where their gender was altered without their knowledge or consent during medical consultations. Q25 elaborated on their experience accessing therapy in the National University Hospital (NUH):\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNUH has this thing whereby they allow you to put your gender and salutation as unknown. It was between two sessions of seeing the therapist…somehow my gender was changed from unknown back to my dead gender. So I was hopping mad, because—why are they changing it back to my dead gender! It’s unknown for a reason!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX12 encountered a similar experience when undergoing dental surgery in a public hospital:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I went to Khoo Teck Puat to get my wisdom teeth removed…So [the doctor] continued putting M. Later on, a nurse looked at the IC, and she just changed it. So, like, the system’s gender marker changes based on what the nurse or doctor enters. And it’s not something that you can control…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the absence of safety protocols, both survey and FGD participants agreed that inclusive practices remain inadequate in Singapore’s healthcare settings. In particular, many medical professionals lack awareness of how to ask for and correctly use pronouns when speaking with transgender and gender-diverse patients.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine survey participants (SP25, SP27, SP31, SP38, SP47, SP54, SP65, SP69, SP76) reported that being misgendered undermined both the quality of their experiences and their access to healthcare. They highlighted that the onus often falls on non-cisgender patients to repeatedly correct providers while enduring persistent misgendering–a process SP76 accurately summarised as \u003cem\u003e“exhausting”\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Echoing these accounts, several FGD participants described instances of public misgendering that left them feeling markedly uncomfortable and judged. K25, for example, recounted being called by their “dead” name and salutation when receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, which intensified their discomfort in an already vulnerable setting:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I got my COVID vaccine, they used a full name, and then they also insisted on using a salutation…couldn’t you just, like, give us numbers?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX12 explained that, because they are unable to legally change their name and gender, navigating the public healthcare system means enduring repeated misgendering and judgement for not conforming to the physical expectations of their assigned sex at birth:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI’m a trans man, so I have not changed my gender marker…they’ve been incessantly texting me on my phone with my dead name, telling me to go for the HPV vaccine…I did not want to go to the doctor’s to do it…I’m going to be misgendered the whole time I go there and I look like this. And then they’re like, “What are you doing here?” You know? Yeah, so it’s really awkward.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen they call you for the medical stuff, they’re like, Miss blah, blah, blah. Then I come there in-person at the doctor’s, and then they stare at me, like are you collecting on behalf of your sister or something? And I’m like, “No, that’s me.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike X12, Q25 recounted a similar experience when accessing breast care services as a transgender woman:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI went to breast care…and they called for “Mr. Deadname”. So, I show up, put my IC on the counter and they ask, “Where’s the patient?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV8, an agender person, spoke on how they were forced to conceal their gender identity as healthcare providers seem unwilling and uncomfortable with using their pronouns:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI prefer they/them pronouns, so there is a lot of discomfort around using pronouns based on my assigned gender at birth. But because I am afraid of conflict…I try not to say anything.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInclusive protocols are also absent for LGBTIQA + patients with physical disabilities, such as those who are deaf or hard of hearing, who face significant communication barriers in healthcare settings. A deaf FGD participant, B23, described challenges such as being unable to hear name announcements in polyclinics and difficulties communicating with masked healthcare staff:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn my experience, when I go to polyclinics, the nurses will announce our names. So when I’m sitting, the nurse would call “B23!”, but I wouldn’t know that, right?... For doctors, especially when they wear masks, how am I supposed to read your lips and communicate?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn top of this, B23 explained that many healthcare providers lack knowledge about accommodating deaf patients. During their COVID-19 vaccination, B23 became frustrated when medical staff directed sensitive questions about their sexual history and health to their friend—who was present only to interpret—rather than addressing B23 directly:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI told them to actually just communicate with me directly by writing on a piece of paper, not to ask that person to translate, as that’s not nice. You’re just ignoring me…We should not have outsiders [interpreting] that kind of information that’s related to sexual health.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the sensitivity of sexual health–particularly for LGBTIQA + individuals, who often face stigma and homophobia–B23 felt disrespected when their privacy was breached in this way. What should have been a confidential interaction instead became infantilising, reinforcing both ableist and queerphobic assumptions that denied them autonomy over their own healthcare narrative.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental Healthcare Services and Well-Being\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as the “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR31\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e31\u003c/span\u003e]. Mental health is therefore not merely the absence of mental illness, but a foundation for individual and collective capacity to make decisions, build relationships and shape our shared environment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst a backdrop of global decline in mental health, Singapore has taken proactive steps, with \u003cem\u003eHealthierSG\u003c/em\u003e expected to broaden access through the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR32\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e32\u003c/span\u003e]. However, these mainstream initiatives remain insufficient in addressing the complex and deep-seated struggles faced by queer individuals, particularly those with intersectional identities. Such individuals encounter unique stressors–including social rejection, systemic erasure and heightened vulnerability to discrimination–that often fall outside the scope of standardised mental health frameworks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Prevalence of Mental Health Challenges\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur survey found that 64.5% (n = 60) of respondents with intersecting identities accessed mental health services in the last year, making it the second most commonly accessed service after general healthcare. We also asked survey participants to self-report mental health challenges experienced in the past year, allowing them to select more than one. Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e below demonstrates the results, underscoring the breadth and severity of mental health concerns among respondents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab4\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 3\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenges (N = 93)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenge\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber of Participants\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or Burnout\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e76\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e63\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepression\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e58\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicidal Thoughts\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e45\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-harm\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDysphoria\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or burnout emerged as the most common mental health challenge, reported by 76 participants (81.7%). Anxiety was reported by 63 participants (67.7%), followed closely by depression, noted by 58 participants (62.4%).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e45 participants (48.4%) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year–affecting nearly half of all respondents. Self-harm was reported by 22 participants (23.7%), reflecting acute distress within the community. Dysphoria was the least frequently selected challenge, with 3 participants (3.2%) identifying it as an issue, though this remains significant for the subgroup it affects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese results reveal a strikingly high prevalence of mental health challenges among LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, in which stress, anxiety, and depression forming the most common triad. The substantial rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm underscore a pattern of severe psychological distress, reinforcing the urgent need for accessible, LGBTIQA+-affirming mental health services in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c6\" colnum=\"6\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c7\" colnum=\"7\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c8\" colnum=\"8\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 4\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenges, by Gender Identity (N = 93)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"8\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender Identity\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003en\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepression\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or burnout\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicidal thoughts\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-harm\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDysphoria\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCisgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e31\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e41.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e74.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e77.4%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e41.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-binary/ Genderqueer\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e24\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e75%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e79.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e79.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e50%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e33.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e23\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e56.5%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e39.1%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e82.6%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e43.5%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e30.4%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.7%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender/ Non-binary\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e92.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e78.6%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e64.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.14%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab5\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e shows that transgender and non-binary individuals with intersecting identities face the highest rates across nearly all mental health concerns–particularly, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts. Non-binary/genderqueer respondents also show significantly elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Dysphoria appears only among respondents under the transgender umbrella, indicating it is specific to those whose assigned sex at birth does not align with their gender identity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, cisgender respondents with intersecting identities report comparatively lower rates across all metrics. For example, 12.9% report self-harm, and 41.9% report depression or suicidal thoughts. This disparity suggests that cisgender respondents in our sample may encounter fewer mental health stressors than their gender-diverse counterparts.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualitative findings from our FGDs and open-text survey responses shed light on these differences. Transgender and gender-diverse participants described navigating persistent transphobic stigma, repeated misgendering, and overt hostility, alongside significant barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Singapore. These experiences compound everyday stressors, contributing to the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges observed in this group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdverse Effects of Stigma on Mental Well-Being\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our survey, respondents were asked to indicate the settings in which they had experienced stigma or discrimination in the past year, with the option to select multiple responses. As shown in Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab6\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e below, the most commonly reported setting was \u003cem\u003ewithin the family\u003c/em\u003e, followed by \u003cem\u003eeducational institutions\u003c/em\u003e, and then the \u003cem\u003eworkplace\u003c/em\u003e. These results highlight that, for many LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, experiences of stigma are not confined to public or institutional spaces but often occur in intimate and personal contexts, where they can have particularly deep emotional impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab6\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 5\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocations of Stigma Experienced (N = 52)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation of Stigma Experienced\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePercentage of All Respondents (%)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber of Respondents\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e32.3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e30\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational Institutions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.6\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e21\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkplace\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.0\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e20\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic Spaces\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e15.1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare Settings\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.9\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e11\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eReligious Spaces\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.8\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e10\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeer Interactions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo assess the relationship between stigma or discrimination and mental health, we examined whether experiencing such events in the past year was associated with participants’ self-rated mental health over the last six months. Using an ordinal logistic regression model, we found a statistically significant negative relationship between the two. The regression coefficient (β = − 0.834, p = 0.03) indicates that participants who reported experiencing stigma were approximately 56.6% less likely to report being in a higher mental health category compared to those who had not. This suggests that stigma and discrimination meaningfully reduce the likelihood of reporting better mental health. For example, stigma from family—who are often expected to be a key source of support—or from educational institutions and workplaces—central to livelihood and future prospects—can profoundly undermine psychological well-being.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also tested whether the number of settings in which stigma was experienced affected mental health ratings. The results revealed a significant cumulative effect: each additional setting in which stigma was reported (e.g., school, workplace, healthcare) was associated with a 31% decrease in the odds of being in a higher mental health category (β = − 0.373, p = 0.005). In other words, multi-environment stigma compounds the negative impact on mental health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond illustrating how the cumulative impact of multi-environment stigma negatively impacts LGBTIQA + participants’ psychological well-being, these findings also underscores the need for a multi-pronged approach to stigma reduction; one that addresses discrimination in interpersonal, institutional, and systemic contexts simultaneously. The next section examines the specific issues affecting LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities and explores the underlying factors that sustain these challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor Social and Family Support\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural norms and the stigma surrounding mental health remain significant barriers to seeking support in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these obstacles are compounded by unsupportive family and social environments, where acceptance of non-cisgender and non-heterosexual identities is still far from the norm. This persistent lack of genuine societal affirmation contributes to chronic stress, emotional isolation, and a deterioration of mental well-being. As one respondent, SP34, described, the absence of supportive networks can lead to profound alienation within everyday life:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don’t have an outlet or adequate support network. There is no ‘trusted adult’ that I can go to for advice in fear of judgement of my queerness.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSP34’s narrative reveals how unsupportive personal environments can prevent the formation of crucial support systems due to fear of judgement or rejection from those around them. This fear can force LGBTIQA + individuals to suppress their struggles, leaving them without essential emotional outlets. Another survey participant, SP92, echoed this, noting that “\u003cem\u003enot having people understand my unique problems except for a select group of people”\u003c/em\u003e within their social environment intensifies feelings of isolation and distress.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoreover, the act of remaining closeted–or selectively disclosing one’s identity across different contexts such as the home, workplace, or among various social circles–imposes a substantial cognitive and emotional burden [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR7\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e7\u003c/span\u003e]. A survey participant, SP4, shared:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA\u003cem\u003ectively hiding my queerness and partner from my parents has been stressful. And I can’t really ask for advice with my relationship even when it can be affecting me negatively because either people don’t know I’m queer or I just don’t know how to bring something like that up.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch experiences reflect a broader pattern in which queer people remain closeted as a self-protective measure against its anticipated repercussions, even when this limits their access to meaningful emotional support. Beyond the immediate impact of concealment, a significant barrier to mental health access lies in intergenerational differences in the perception and acceptance of mental health conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong older generations, the need for professional or peer-led support is often unrecognised, shaped by misconceptions or dismissive beliefs that such challenges can be overcome through willpower or will simply resolve themselves over time. This disconnect leaves younger individuals—particularly those navigating multiple forms of marginalisation in addition to mental health stigma and LGBTIQA + discrimination—feeling unsupported, isolated, and often compelled to seek help alone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gap in understanding is especially critical for LGBTIQA + youth, who consistently report higher rates of emotional distress, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR33\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e33\u003c/span\u003e]. One FGD participant, B6, voiced their frustration at their parents’ lack of awareness regarding mental health:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e…[what] could really help me to access services better would be focusing more on mental health… it should target the older generation, because my parents are like, “What’s mental health? What’s depression? Like? You know, this kind of thing doesn’t actually exist in the world. You just need to be happy. Can already”… because of that, I myself have to go and seek help by myself...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond generational divides, practical obstacles–such as financial constraints and parental consent requirements for those under 21 (or 18, depending on provider discretion)–further complicate access to mental health services [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR34\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e34\u003c/span\u003e]. While there is ongoing advocacy to standardise the minimum age of consent at 18 ,entrenched generational attitudes toward mental health may still result in withheld consent, even when policy changes occur.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly concerning in light of recent findings from the Institute of Mental Health’s (IMH) survey on youth mental health, which showed that one-third of young people aged 15 to 35 did not seek help despite experiencing severe or very severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR35\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e35\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR36\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e36\u003c/span\u003e]. Such statistics highlight that structural barriers—like parental consent—are not mere bureaucratic formalities; they can actively deter vulnerable youth from accessing potentially life-saving mental healthcare, especially when compounded by familial stigma or misunderstanding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFindings from both our survey and FGDs reveal a wide spectrum of mental health needs within the LGBTIQA + community, alongside significant variation in how mental health professionals respond to those needs. Importantly, the quality of care is shaped not only by a clinician’s familiarity with LGBTIQA + issues but also by their understanding of the intersecting identities—such as disability, ethnicity, or religion—that can shape an individual’s experience of mental health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Participants described contrasting experiences with mental health services, illustrating how inclusive, affirming care is often contingent on the personal awareness, sensitivity, and competence of the individual clinician rather than embedded as a standard practice. Some participants recounted positive, validating interactions, as in the case of P25:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy experience with my psychologist was actually really nice. So… she addressed me by my preferred pronouns. She was very attentive to what I want, and this psychologist was specialised in gender-affirming care as well. So because of that, I think she’s a very good ally.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, M8 described being pleasantly surprised by the empathy and understanding shown by their therapist within the public healthcare system–an experience they had not initially expected:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have broken bones in the right half of my body and like, I'm also diagnosed with a different form of depression. But the counsellor or therapist there, he was this wispy old man, but he was very understanding of the links between my physical issues and mental issues, as well as, you know, sometimes how my sexuality plays into my life. And then he's been providing quite good support for it over the past few months.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile some professionals are willing to work with LGBTIQA + clients who have intersecting identities, gaps in knowledge and experience remain. One survey participant, SP82, described mixed feelings:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have found helpful mental health services from my university counsellor (LGBTQ + accepting) and a counsellor from my neighbouring Family Service Centre…whom I know is Christian and has been very professional, empathetic, and a good listener. The normalisation of LGBTQ + experiences through their active listening and attempts to understand helps.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile I am appreciative that I am able to find such support in the mainstream sectors, including an understanding counsellor who happens to be Christian and can understand my point of view from that aspect, these are inadequate because they are inexperienced and do not have many LGBTQ + clients…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, some participants shared experiences where mental health professionals were unequipped to provide appropriate care—particularly when navigating multiple marginalised identities. V8, an agender person living with multiple disabilities, explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen it comes to disability and mental health, I think a lot of times there is a threat in some sense of any sort of emotional instability that the medical professionals sense, and then they think that I am mentally unstable and require hospitalisation or an increase in medication to control things better.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ25 echoed a similarly dismal experience, describing how her intersecting identities as a trans woman with autism further limited her access to appropriate mental health services:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond bad experience. In order to see my therapist right, the first thing that my psychiatrist told me was, “The therapist in the hospital might not be able to handle your case”...Because I’m neuroqueer. I’m autistic, and happen to be trans, and both intersect with each other.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch accounts illustrate the Catch-22 that many LGBTIQA + individuals face when seeking mental health services. Even when they find a counsellor or therapist, that professional may lack familiarity with queer issues—or, more concerningly, may hold prejudiced views—undermining the sense of safety in therapeutic spaces. L12 described this dynamic:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause they have little to no knowledge about queer issues, (when) they encounter a queer patient, for example, they can’t understand where the person is coming from, and they may end up saying things that actually end up harming the person, even if it’s well-intentioned. Or they may end up actually, ironically promoting more homophobia on their own and also maybe inserting their own personal views into the matter...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these testimonies point to an urgent need for mental health practitioners to be equipped with both cultural competence and intersectional awareness, so that therapy becomes a safe, affirming space rather than an additional site of harm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding to this complexity, mental health treatments often emphasise a client’s right to share information at their own comfort level. Consequently, some individuals may choose to minimise their LGBTIQA + identity when discussing other challenges for which they are seeking treatment. While this respects their autonomy, it may also limit the provider’s ability to fully understand the interconnected nature of their concerns. For example, C25—who was experiencing academic stress alongside gender-related stressors—shared:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnyway, I saw a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a counsellor, and okay, to be honest, I didn’t really tell them about my trans identity, even though, at that point in time, it was kind of a big stressor for me. But then I also had bigger problems, like my grades.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch non-disclosure can unintentionally obscure a comprehensive understanding of the potential interplay between their identities and mental health challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants–particularly transgender and gender non-conforming individuals–also described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly educate mental health professionals about their identities, from explaining pronouns to clarifying gender expression. This labour often compounded the very distress they sought help for. As SP76 explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychologists that I’ve worked with to address my trauma disorder don’t have strong education around the LGBTIQA + community. This has affected my psychological wellness because I’ve had to become a teacher while trying to get help. I’m often misgendered despite explaining my identity and pronouns a number of times. It’s exhausting.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, SP92 described how having to break down their layered psychological concerns—interwoven with identity-based stress—only deepened their sense of isolation:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaving problems that are overlapping is hard for psychologists to unwrap and understand, causing additional stress [because] having to explain things and circumstances always appears as defensive or over-worrying. This makes me feel alone in my problems.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese accounts underscore a recurring pattern: the therapeutic space, intended as a site of safety and validation, can instead become another site of emotional labour. The repeated need to articulate and justify one’s lived experience not only drains psychological resources but also reinforces feelings of being misunderstood or invisible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragmented Care Systems\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, the public mental health system faces chronic provider instability [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR37\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e37\u003c/span\u003e]. Clinicians frequently leave the public sector for private practice, leaving patients to shoulder the financial and logistical costs of rebuilding therapeutic relationships. This sentiment was reflected by an FGD participant, D6:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"BlockQuote\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe psychiatrists and psychologists keep switching out and leaving the public sector to go private...It’s very prohibitively expensive to follow a doctor from public to private.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each turnover, patients are forced to “start over” with new professionals—recounting their histories, re-justifying treatment plans, and renegotiating trust. This process is both emotionally draining and administratively inefficient.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile many turn to the private sector for more consistent care, the costs are often prohibitive. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these disruptions carry an added burden: the repeated need to “vet” new providers for signs of acceptance, neutrality, or hostility toward queer identities. This constant uncertainty erodes trust in the public healthcare system and deepens existing mental health stressors, creating a cycle in which affirming, stable care becomes a privilege available only to those who can afford it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral Healthcare Services and Experiences\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe findings indicate that LGBTIQA + patients with multiple marginalisations felt that their healthcare needs were neither understood nor addressed within Singapore’s healthcare system. Several systemic barriers contribute to this exclusion, including financial inaccessibility, stringent regulatory requirements for gender-affirming care, prejudice and bias among healthcare providers, and the absence of safety protocols and inclusive practices. Collectively, these factors create an environment in which healthcare is frequently inaccessible and unsafe for those most in need of care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare Access Rate\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare was the most common type of service accessed among our survey respondents, with 80.6% (n = 75) reporting use in the past year. To examine potential associations between our independent variables (categorical) and healthcare access (binary), we conducted Pearson’s Chi-Square tests. Due to small cell counts (often fewer than five respondents per subgroup), categories were collapsed into binary groupings–for example, cisgender vs. gender diverse, majority race vs. minority race, disabled vs. not disabled, and religious vs. not religious. Across all tests, no statistically significant associations were found between gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and disability status and healthcare access (p \u0026gt; 0.05). This suggests that observed differences in healthcare access rates across LGBTIQA + subgroups are unlikely to be caused by systematic effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotably transgender and transgender/non-binary survey respondents (92.9%) reported higher access rates than cisgender respondents (77.4%). However, higher rates of service use do not necessarily indicate more inclusive or affirming care. Access does not guarantee adequacy, and many FGD participants described navigating healthcare environments marked by fear of disclosure, insensitivity, or outright discrimination. This reiterates that the lived experiences of LGBTIQA + persons with intersecting marginalisations are complex, and cannot be fully understood through nominal categories or access metrics alone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial Inaccessibility\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross both the FGDs and online survey, participants with intersecting identities consistently identified the public healthcare subsidy model and exclusion from insurance coverage as key drivers of unaffordability with regard to healthcare in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor LGBTIQA + individuals with chronic health conditions or multiple disabilities, existing subsidies were described as inadequate to meet recurring or long-term medical needs. D6, a transgender participant with chronic health issues, explained that while subsidies exist, they often fail to cover the cumulative costs of repeated medical appointments, medications, therapies, and specialist consultations. As a result, D6 reported having to delay or forgo necessary care to manage the financial strain:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don’t think the subsidies for public healthcare is enough to really help, especially if you have a lot of medical appointments…Even with government subsidies...I just can’t really afford to spend hundreds of dollars.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother criticism of the subsidy model is the use of household means-testing to determine subsidy eligibility [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR16\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e16\u003c/span\u003e]. This policy presumes financial support from one’s family, a presumption that is especially damaging for LGBTIQA + individuals who experience familial estrangement or conflict due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Such patterns are well-documented in local research, which highlights the physical, emotional, psychological, and financial violence that many face within their households [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR17\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e17\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e]. In such cases, the means-testing process effectively disqualifies LGBTIQA + individuals from the aid they urgently require, despite having no access to familial resources.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial inaccessibility was further compounded for participants with disability or mental health challenges, who often face barriers to entering the workforce and achieving economic stability. A23, an FGD participant, described how these barriers intersect with the cost of gender-affirming healthcare:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo I’ve been wanting to access, like getting, really getting testosterone, or getting any other type of [gender-affirming] surgeries… But it’s just that my family is not very accepting… Although I’m from a middle-class family, money is very tight right now... even though I want all those things, money is the main barrier.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecondary literature reinforces these accounts, documenting how mental health stigma and negative perceptions of disability in Singapore hinder disabled queer individuals from securing full-time employment [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR18\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e18\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR19\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e19\u003c/span\u003e]. Without a stable income and lacking familial support, many LGBTIQA + individuals are left to navigate the healthcare system alone and forced to delay essential medical treatments. This results in prolonged physical and emotional distress, widening health disparities, and increased vulnerability within an already marginalised population.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsurance exclusion was also a significant concern contributing to the financial inaccessibility of healthcare services. Participants reported that transgender people are routinely denied coverage, as their identities and procedures fall outside of traditional policy definitions. P25, an FGD participant, explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInsurance is really hard because the moment you declare being transgender, or declare your sexual orientation, it does not fit within their policies. So because it’s not within their policies, they will not grant you insurance…There is still a stigma that people like us [transgender people] have a mental disorder.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey participant SP14 echoed how no insurance policies cover transgender healthcare, which is instead categorised as “cosmetic” and paid out of pocket [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Singapore, trans healthcare is not in any way shape or form covered by insurance and is seen as cosmetic procedures that come out of your pocket…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLGBTIQA + individuals living with HIV, mental health conditions, or disabilities also face difficulties in securing insurance coverage [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR21\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e21\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR22\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e22\u003c/span\u003e]. Survey participant SP14 explained how having a mental health condition excludes them from insurance coverage:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is much more difficult to take up health insurance due to the stigma of mental disorders.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a HIV diagnosis, people living with the condition are often denied insurance coverage. Furthermore, most policies also exclude claims for HIV treatment, often citing broad and vague definitions of “related complications” that can encompass a wide range of medical conditions [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR22\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e22\u003c/span\u003e]. In these cases, LGBTIQA + individuals with mental health conditions and HIV are left without financial protection and must grapple with higher costs of medical care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender-affirming care in Singapore remains highly restricted, with significant psychological, physical, and financial consequences on transgender individuals. While certain interventions, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are technically available, access is severely restricted by regulatory requirements and pervasive stigma. Additionally, the absence of key gender-affirming surgeries and lack of financial subsidies further compels many transgender people to seek treatment overseas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral FGD participants, particularly transgender individuals, identified the legal age threshold and multi-step consent process as major obstacles to gender-affirming care. In both public and private healthcare systems, patients must obtain approval from both a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist before HRT is initiated for them [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccess to HRT is even more limited for those under 21. Public healthcare generally deos not provide HRT to individuals in this age group, and although those aged 18 to 21 may pursue HRT through private general practitioners, both parents must consent [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e]. This requirement reflects a paternalistic approach to trans healthcare, undermining the autonomy of young adults to make informed decisions about their own bodies and health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Additionally, many transgender youth lack parental support, forcing them to delay essential, and often life-saving, care–prolonging psychological distress and exacerbating gender dysphoria. One FGD participant, P8, shared their experience of facing delays due to age-based restrictions, compounded by the absence of parental consent:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e At 20, I could have gotten it [HRT] if my parents were okay with it. Obviously, they were not going to be. So that was a whole extra year of misery that could have been avoided.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese systemic obstacles not only delay care but also frequently force individuals into medically unsafe pathways. P8 elaborated on this point:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe public route is too slow, too [much] gatekeeping, and the private route is too expensive… so people just do it themselves.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a result of these barriers, P8 noted that some transgender individuals resort to obtaining HRT outside formal medical pathways. Online communities and informal networks may provide information and access to hormones, but without professional supervision, such routes carry heightened risks, including inappropriate dosages and significant health complications [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR24\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e24\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral participants who identified as transgender, gender-diverse, or living with disabilities reported experiencing patronising, condescending, and dismissive treatment from healthcare providers. The psychological toll of continually having to prove one’s legitimacy or “worthiness” to receiving gender-affirming care can be as damaging as the outright denial of treatment. FGD participant, D23, expressed their anxiety about returning to the public gender care clinic, fearing heightened scrutiny during the psychiatric evaluation:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI do wish that they offer [informed consent] in public health service, because it is quite stifling that I have to go to a medical review and a doctor’s psychiatric approval to get gender care. That’s why I’ve also been scared to go back to the gender care clinic or even to the doctor, because I’m scared that I’ll get rejected.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the transgender community, participants living with disabilities reported that these intersecting identities often resulted in infantilisation during medical consultations. Infantilisation occurs when healthcare providers assume patients lack the capacity to understand or make informed decisions about their own care, leading them to speak in a condescending manner or override the patient’s autonomy. Survey participant, SP77, shared that they are often taken less seriously because of their disability:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing disabled, I don't get taken seriously and I get infantilised all the time from healthcare to romance. It makes it even harder for me to be heard because of my queerness. People just think I'm weird or mentally ill.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA survey participant (SP68) detailed a similar experience in which their autism was used as a pretext to deny them gender-affirming treatment:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[I] experienced gatekeeping and gaslighting by a psychiatrist when I asked to be certified in capacity for informed consent to transition. [They] used autism as the justification [to deny my request].\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender FGD participant, Q12, recounted a distressing interaction with a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) who dismissed and belittled their request for gender-affirming care:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe immediately insinuated that I’m expecting our hormones to change my chromosomes and gender reassignment surgery to give [me] a uterus… He was even gaslighting me, claiming that I do not clearly understand what I want and not understanding the potential complications that will come with hormone replacement therapy… He asked me to go back to see him again eight weeks later, and I already know that by then, he will still gaslight me and refuse me capacity for informed consent to transition.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese experiences illustrate how healthcare professionals may invoke disability or neurodivergence as pretexts to deny transgender people their right to bodily autonomy. Such actions become especially demeaning when healthcare professionals behave dismissively or antagonistically in front of others. A survey participant (SP14) shared how an endocrinologist repeatedly undermined them during a consultation in the presence of their unsupportive parents:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI had visited an endocrinologist to discuss my future with transitioning (but as I am only 18 this year without parental consent, I cannot access HRT for 3 more years) and was consistently shut down and told I was wrong about the age of HRT in Singapore in front of my parents…I felt greatly infantilised, a common form of anti-transmasculinity, and felt hopeless...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudies have shown that such negative encounters not only delay access to essential treatment but also exacerbate mental health challenges, fostering long-term distrust in the healthcare system [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR25\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e25\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e]. Many transgender and gender-diverse individuals consequently approach healthcare with an anticipatory fear of rejection, which significantly reduces their willingness to seek care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important dimension of gender-affirming care involves surgical interventions, yet opportunities for such procedures in Singapore remain scarce–particularly for transgender women. A trans woman FGD participant, K8, pointed out that vaginoplasty (a feminising “bottom” surgery) is unavailable locally [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR23\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e23\u003c/span\u003e]. This absence of surgical infrastructure compels many transgender women to seek the procedure overseas (e.g., in Thailand), often incurring significant personal and financial costs [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR26\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e26\u003c/span\u003e]. K8 elaborated on this conundrum:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedical professionals [in Singapore] know how to do mastectomy. They know how to do hysterectomy. For trans women, top surgery still can lah, like breast augmentation. But for bottom surgery, right? There’s virtually no services in Singapore that do it. So, like it’s very much we have to do it outside.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe challenges extend well beyond the surgery itself. Vaginoplasty requires a minimum of three months of recovery, extensive aftercare, and regular follow-up appointments–services that become significantly harder to access when procedures are performed overseas [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR27\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e27\u003c/span\u003e]. The need for repeated travel introduces logistical complications, heightens financial burdens, and adds emotional strain.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, genital reconstruction is also a legal prerequisite for changing the gender marker on national identification documents. Those unable to access such procedures face prolonged gender dysphoria and associated mental distress [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. For transgender women with limited financial resources, mental health challenges, or disabilities, these barriers can be both isolating and overwhelming, compounding the inequities they already face within the healthcare system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrejudice and Bias Among Healthcare Providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, 11.8% (n = 11) of survey respondents reported experiencing stigma in healthcare settings. At first glance, given that 80.6% (n = 75) of respondents had accessed healthcare services, it may seem that only about one in every seven LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities encountered stigma in healthcare settings. However, the open-text survey responses and qualitative findings from the FGDs reveal a more complex reality. Many participants described deliberately withholding their LGBTIQA + identities–even from medical–as a self-protective strategy to guard against anticipated anti-queer or anti-trans stigma and discrimination. This concealment likely results in underreporting of stigma in quantitative measures.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven these results, it is essential to complement survey data with the participants’ lived experiences. The FGD accounts provide critical context, illuminating the subtle forms of stigma that pervades clinical encounters, often in ways invisible to aggregate statistics. Participants reported that prejudicial attitudes among healthcare providers were common, particularly towards transgender or gender-diverse patients, those with stigmatised chronic illnesses like HIV, and individuals living with disabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurvey and FGD data, corroborated by existing literature, indicate that medical professionals’ stigma toward LGBTIQA + patients–particularly those living with HIV–remains a significant barrier to healthcare access [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR28\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e28\u003c/span\u003e]. For instance, SP22 recounted how their general practitioner chastised them for having sexual contact with another man and for undergoing HIV testing. SP87, a person living with HIV, described the act of disclosing their HIV status to a family doctor as “distressing”, an experience that left them wary of disclosing their HIV status to other medical practitioners.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the FGDs, one participant described how their physical symptoms were dismissed and misattributed to psychological causes, simply because of their documented mental health history. As V8 recounted:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e..\u003cem\u003eI do have chronic illnesses, small fibre neuropathy and fibromyalgia…I have had symptoms for, like, the past seven years. I tried going through the public [healthcare] route…but because doctors see mental illnesses on my chart, they see antidepressants being prescribed in my medications list, and then they basically decide that this is all a mental health issue and refuse to assess further.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch diagnostic bias can lead to delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, and worsening symptoms. Some participants added that repeated misdiagnoses in the public healthcare system eventually pushed them to seek private care–often at significantly higher costs– to obtain accurate diagnoses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the conduct of individual medical professionals, many participants highlighted the systemic gaps in safety protocols and inclusive practices within healthcare settings. A recurring concern–also documented in other research [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR8\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e]–was the absence of clear protocols for accommodating and treating transgender patients who are unable to change their legal gender marker.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral participants explained how gender markers on their official documents, such as National Identity Registration Cards (NRICs), can expose them to risk in emergencies. In Singapore, one must undergo complete gender-affirming surgery to change their legal gender markers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. This policy leaves those unwilling or unable to undergo such extensive procedures in a vulnerable legal and social limbo, where their documented identity conflicts with their lived reality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA transgender FGD participant, K25, shared their experience of being trapped in this legal limbo because although they were transgender, their NRIC still reflected their “dead” gender:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...\u003cem\u003eI went to the A\u0026amp;E in IMH [Institute of Mental Health]…and they just left me in the waiting room to wait for like, a long time because they just didn’t know what to do with me. Like, they don’t know where to put me because the [public] wards…are segregated by gender.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational research has consistently shown that the absence of transgender-specific knowledge and care in healthcare settings compounds the psychological burden experienced by trans and gender-diverse patients [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR29\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e29\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR30\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e30\u003c/span\u003e]. A survey participant, SP80, elaborated:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIMH has gendered wards, which means that every time I require admission and can’t afford to seek out a private ward, I have to deal with excruciating dysphoria on top of my mental health issues...it ends up doing more damage than good.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Unclear and non-inclusive guidelines on the admission of transgender and gender-diverse patients often result in them being warded according to their sex assigned at birth, a practice that can trigger dysphoria and acute emotional distress.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven in non-emergency contexts, such as regular appointments, inconsistencies in how gender markers are applied persist across public healthcare settings. Singapore’s strict legal requirements for amending legal gender markers force many transgender and gender-diverse individuals to retain their “dead” gender on official documents [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR20\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e20\u003c/span\u003e]. This mismatch between identity and documentation leaves them vulnerable to misgendering and administrative violations. Two FGD participants recounted instances where their gender was altered without their knowledge or consent during medical consultations. Q25 elaborated on their experience accessing therapy in the National University Hospital (NUH):\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNUH has this thing whereby they allow you to put your gender and salutation as unknown. It was between two sessions of seeing the therapist…somehow my gender was changed from unknown back to my dead gender. So I was hopping mad, because—why are they changing it back to my dead gender! It’s unknown for a reason!\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX12 encountered a similar experience when undergoing dental surgery in a public hospital:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I went to Khoo Teck Puat to get my wisdom teeth removed…So [the doctor] continued putting M. Later on, a nurse looked at the IC, and she just changed it. So, like, the system’s gender marker changes based on what the nurse or doctor enters. And it’s not something that you can control…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the absence of safety protocols, both survey and FGD participants agreed that inclusive practices remain inadequate in Singapore’s healthcare settings. In particular, many medical professionals lack awareness of how to ask for and correctly use pronouns when speaking with transgender and gender-diverse patients.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine survey participants (SP25, SP27, SP31, SP38, SP47, SP54, SP65, SP69, SP76) reported that being misgendered undermined both the quality of their experiences and their access to healthcare. They highlighted that the onus often falls on non-cisgender patients to repeatedly correct providers while enduring persistent misgendering–a process SP76 accurately summarised as \u003cem\u003e“exhausting”\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Echoing these accounts, several FGD participants described instances of public misgendering that left them feeling markedly uncomfortable and judged. K25, for example, recounted being called by their “dead” name and salutation when receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, which intensified their discomfort in an already vulnerable setting:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I got my COVID vaccine, they used a full name, and then they also insisted on using a salutation…couldn’t you just, like, give us numbers?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX12 explained that, because they are unable to legally change their name and gender, navigating the public healthcare system means enduring repeated misgendering and judgement for not conforming to the physical expectations of their assigned sex at birth:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI’m a trans man, so I have not changed my gender marker…they’ve been incessantly texting me on my phone with my dead name, telling me to go for the HPV vaccine…I did not want to go to the doctor’s to do it…I’m going to be misgendered the whole time I go there and I look like this. And then they’re like, “What are you doing here?” You know? Yeah, so it’s really awkward.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen they call you for the medical stuff, they’re like, Miss blah, blah, blah. Then I come there in-person at the doctor’s, and then they stare at me, like are you collecting on behalf of your sister or something? And I’m like, “No, that’s me.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike X12, Q25 recounted a similar experience when accessing breast care services as a transgender woman:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI went to breast care…and they called for “Mr. Deadname”. So, I show up, put my IC on the counter and they ask, “Where’s the patient?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV8, an agender person, spoke on how they were forced to conceal their gender identity as healthcare providers seem unwilling and uncomfortable with using their pronouns:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI prefer they/them pronouns, so there is a lot of discomfort around using pronouns based on my assigned gender at birth. But because I am afraid of conflict…I try not to say anything.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInclusive protocols are also absent for LGBTIQA + patients with physical disabilities, such as those who are deaf or hard of hearing, who face significant communication barriers in healthcare settings. A deaf FGD participant, B23, described challenges such as being unable to hear name announcements in polyclinics and difficulties communicating with masked healthcare staff:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn my experience, when I go to polyclinics, the nurses will announce our names. So when I’m sitting, the nurse would call “B23!”, but I wouldn’t know that, right?... For doctors, especially when they wear masks, how am I supposed to read your lips and communicate?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn top of this, B23 explained that many healthcare providers lack knowledge about accommodating deaf patients. During their COVID-19 vaccination, B23 became frustrated when medical staff directed sensitive questions about their sexual history and health to their friend—who was present only to interpret—rather than addressing B23 directly:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI told them to actually just communicate with me directly by writing on a piece of paper, not to ask that person to translate, as that’s not nice. You’re just ignoring me…We should not have outsiders [interpreting] that kind of information that’s related to sexual health.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the sensitivity of sexual health–particularly for LGBTIQA + individuals, who often face stigma and homophobia–B23 felt disrespected when their privacy was breached in this way. What should have been a confidential interaction instead became infantilising, reinforcing both ableist and queerphobic assumptions that denied them autonomy over their own healthcare narrative.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental Healthcare Services and Well-Being\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as the “state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community” [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR31\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e31\u003c/span\u003e]. Mental health is therefore not merely the absence of mental illness, but a foundation for individual and collective capacity to make decisions, build relationships and shape our shared environment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst a backdrop of global decline in mental health, Singapore has taken proactive steps, with \u003cem\u003eHealthierSG\u003c/em\u003e expected to broaden access through the launch of the National Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR32\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e32\u003c/span\u003e]. However, these mainstream initiatives remain insufficient in addressing the complex and deep-seated struggles faced by queer individuals, particularly those with intersectional identities. Such individuals encounter unique stressors–including social rejection, systemic erasure and heightened vulnerability to discrimination–that often fall outside the scope of standardised mental health frameworks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Prevalence of Mental Health Challenges\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur survey found that 64.5% (n = 60) of respondents with intersecting identities accessed mental health services in the last year, making it the second most commonly accessed service after general healthcare. We also asked survey participants to self-report mental health challenges experienced in the past year, allowing them to select more than one. Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab4\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e below demonstrates the results, underscoring the breadth and severity of mental health concerns among respondents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab4\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 3\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenges (N = 93)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenge\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber of Participants\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or Burnout\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e76\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e63\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepression\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e58\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicidal Thoughts\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e45\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-harm\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDysphoria\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or burnout emerged as the most common mental health challenge, reported by 76 participants (81.7%). Anxiety was reported by 63 participants (67.7%), followed closely by depression, noted by 58 participants (62.4%).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e45 participants (48.4%) reported experiencing suicidal thoughts in the past year–affecting nearly half of all respondents. Self-harm was reported by 22 participants (23.7%), reflecting acute distress within the community. Dysphoria was the least frequently selected challenge, with 3 participants (3.2%) identifying it as an issue, though this remains significant for the subgroup it affects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese results reveal a strikingly high prevalence of mental health challenges among LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, in which stress, anxiety, and depression forming the most common triad. The substantial rates of suicidal ideation and self-harm underscore a pattern of severe psychological distress, reinforcing the urgent need for accessible, LGBTIQA+-affirming mental health services in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c5\" colnum=\"5\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c6\" colnum=\"6\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c7\" colnum=\"7\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c8\" colnum=\"8\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 4\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Reported Mental Health Challenges, by Gender Identity (N = 93)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"8\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGender Identity\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003en\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepression\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnxiety\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eStress or burnout\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicidal thoughts\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-harm\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDysphoria\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCisgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e31\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e41.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e74.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e77.4%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e41.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNon-binary/ Genderqueer\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e24\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e75%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e79.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e79.2%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e50%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e33.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e23\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e56.5%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e39.1%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e82.6%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e43.5%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e30.4%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.7%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransgender/ Non-binary\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e92.9%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e78.6%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e100%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c6\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e64.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c7\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.3%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c8\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.14%\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab5\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e shows that transgender and non-binary individuals with intersecting identities face the highest rates across nearly all mental health concerns–particularly, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts. Non-binary/genderqueer respondents also show significantly elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Dysphoria appears only among respondents under the transgender umbrella, indicating it is specific to those whose assigned sex at birth does not align with their gender identity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, cisgender respondents with intersecting identities report comparatively lower rates across all metrics. For example, 12.9% report self-harm, and 41.9% report depression or suicidal thoughts. This disparity suggests that cisgender respondents in our sample may encounter fewer mental health stressors than their gender-diverse counterparts.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualitative findings from our FGDs and open-text survey responses shed light on these differences. Transgender and gender-diverse participants described navigating persistent transphobic stigma, repeated misgendering, and overt hostility, alongside significant barriers to accessing gender-affirming care in Singapore. These experiences compound everyday stressors, contributing to the disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges observed in this group.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdverse Effects of Stigma on Mental Well-Being\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn our survey, respondents were asked to indicate the settings in which they had experienced stigma or discrimination in the past year, with the option to select multiple responses. As shown in Table\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan refid=\"Tab6\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e below, the most commonly reported setting was \u003cem\u003ewithin the family\u003c/em\u003e, followed by \u003cem\u003eeducational institutions\u003c/em\u003e, and then the \u003cem\u003eworkplace\u003c/em\u003e. These results highlight that, for many LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities, experiences of stigma are not confined to public or institutional spaces but often occur in intimate and personal contexts, where they can have particularly deep emotional impact.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab6\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 5\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocations of Stigma Experienced (N = 52)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocation of Stigma Experienced\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePercentage of All Respondents (%)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber of Respondents\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e32.3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e30\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational Institutions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.6\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e21\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkplace\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e22.0\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e20\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublic Spaces\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e15.1\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e14\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare Settings\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.9\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e11\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eReligious Spaces\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.8\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e10\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeer Interactions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo assess the relationship between stigma or discrimination and mental health, we examined whether experiencing such events in the past year was associated with participants’ self-rated mental health over the last six months. Using an ordinal logistic regression model, we found a statistically significant negative relationship between the two. The regression coefficient (β = − 0.834, p = 0.03) indicates that participants who reported experiencing stigma were approximately 56.6% less likely to report being in a higher mental health category compared to those who had not. This suggests that stigma and discrimination meaningfully reduce the likelihood of reporting better mental health. For example, stigma from family—who are often expected to be a key source of support—or from educational institutions and workplaces—central to livelihood and future prospects—can profoundly undermine psychological well-being.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also tested whether the number of settings in which stigma was experienced affected mental health ratings. The results revealed a significant cumulative effect: each additional setting in which stigma was reported (e.g., school, workplace, healthcare) was associated with a 31% decrease in the odds of being in a higher mental health category (β = − 0.373, p = 0.005). In other words, multi-environment stigma compounds the negative impact on mental health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond illustrating how the cumulative impact of multi-environment stigma negatively impacts LGBTIQA + participants’ psychological well-being, these findings also underscores the need for a multi-pronged approach to stigma reduction; one that addresses discrimination in interpersonal, institutional, and systemic contexts simultaneously. The next section examines the specific issues affecting LGBTIQA + individuals with intersecting identities and explores the underlying factors that sustain these challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor Social and Family Support\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural norms and the stigma surrounding mental health remain significant barriers to seeking support in Singapore. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these obstacles are compounded by unsupportive family and social environments, where acceptance of non-cisgender and non-heterosexual identities is still far from the norm. This persistent lack of genuine societal affirmation contributes to chronic stress, emotional isolation, and a deterioration of mental well-being. As one respondent, SP34, described, the absence of supportive networks can lead to profound alienation within everyday life:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI don’t have an outlet or adequate support network. There is no ‘trusted adult’ that I can go to for advice in fear of judgement of my queerness.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSP34’s narrative reveals how unsupportive personal environments can prevent the formation of crucial support systems due to fear of judgement or rejection from those around them. This fear can force LGBTIQA + individuals to suppress their struggles, leaving them without essential emotional outlets. Another survey participant, SP92, echoed this, noting that “\u003cem\u003enot having people understand my unique problems except for a select group of people”\u003c/em\u003e within their social environment intensifies feelings of isolation and distress.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoreover, the act of remaining closeted–or selectively disclosing one’s identity across different contexts such as the home, workplace, or among various social circles–imposes a substantial cognitive and emotional burden [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR7\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e7\u003c/span\u003e]. A survey participant, SP4, shared:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA\u003cem\u003ectively hiding my queerness and partner from my parents has been stressful. And I can’t really ask for advice with my relationship even when it can be affecting me negatively because either people don’t know I’m queer or I just don’t know how to bring something like that up.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch experiences reflect a broader pattern in which queer people remain closeted as a self-protective measure against its anticipated repercussions, even when this limits their access to meaningful emotional support. Beyond the immediate impact of concealment, a significant barrier to mental health access lies in intergenerational differences in the perception and acceptance of mental health conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong older generations, the need for professional or peer-led support is often unrecognised, shaped by misconceptions or dismissive beliefs that such challenges can be overcome through willpower or will simply resolve themselves over time. This disconnect leaves younger individuals—particularly those navigating multiple forms of marginalisation in addition to mental health stigma and LGBTIQA + discrimination—feeling unsupported, isolated, and often compelled to seek help alone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gap in understanding is especially critical for LGBTIQA + youth, who consistently report higher rates of emotional distress, mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR33\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e33\u003c/span\u003e]. One FGD participant, B6, voiced their frustration at their parents’ lack of awareness regarding mental health:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e…[what] could really help me to access services better would be focusing more on mental health… it should target the older generation, because my parents are like, “What’s mental health? What’s depression? Like? You know, this kind of thing doesn’t actually exist in the world. You just need to be happy. Can already”… because of that, I myself have to go and seek help by myself...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond generational divides, practical obstacles–such as financial constraints and parental consent requirements for those under 21 (or 18, depending on provider discretion)–further complicate access to mental health services [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR34\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e34\u003c/span\u003e]. While there is ongoing advocacy to standardise the minimum age of consent at 18 ,entrenched generational attitudes toward mental health may still result in withheld consent, even when policy changes occur.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly concerning in light of recent findings from the Institute of Mental Health’s (IMH) survey on youth mental health, which showed that one-third of young people aged 15 to 35 did not seek help despite experiencing severe or very severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR35\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e35\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR36\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e36\u003c/span\u003e]. Such statistics highlight that structural barriers—like parental consent—are not mere bureaucratic formalities; they can actively deter vulnerable youth from accessing potentially life-saving mental healthcare, especially when compounded by familial stigma or misunderstanding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFindings from both our survey and FGDs reveal a wide spectrum of mental health needs within the LGBTIQA + community, alongside significant variation in how mental health professionals respond to those needs. Importantly, the quality of care is shaped not only by a clinician’s familiarity with LGBTIQA + issues but also by their understanding of the intersecting identities—such as disability, ethnicity, or religion—that can shape an individual’s experience of mental health.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Participants described contrasting experiences with mental health services, illustrating how inclusive, affirming care is often contingent on the personal awareness, sensitivity, and competence of the individual clinician rather than embedded as a standard practice. Some participants recounted positive, validating interactions, as in the case of P25:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy experience with my psychologist was actually really nice. So… she addressed me by my preferred pronouns. She was very attentive to what I want, and this psychologist was specialised in gender-affirming care as well. So because of that, I think she’s a very good ally.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, M8 described being pleasantly surprised by the empathy and understanding shown by their therapist within the public healthcare system–an experience they had not initially expected:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have broken bones in the right half of my body and like, I'm also diagnosed with a different form of depression. But the counsellor or therapist there, he was this wispy old man, but he was very understanding of the links between my physical issues and mental issues, as well as, you know, sometimes how my sexuality plays into my life. And then he's been providing quite good support for it over the past few months.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile some professionals are willing to work with LGBTIQA + clients who have intersecting identities, gaps in knowledge and experience remain. One survey participant, SP82, described mixed feelings:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have found helpful mental health services from my university counsellor (LGBTQ + accepting) and a counsellor from my neighbouring Family Service Centre…whom I know is Christian and has been very professional, empathetic, and a good listener. The normalisation of LGBTQ + experiences through their active listening and attempts to understand helps.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile I am appreciative that I am able to find such support in the mainstream sectors, including an understanding counsellor who happens to be Christian and can understand my point of view from that aspect, these are inadequate because they are inexperienced and do not have many LGBTQ + clients…\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, some participants shared experiences where mental health professionals were unequipped to provide appropriate care—particularly when navigating multiple marginalised identities. V8, an agender person living with multiple disabilities, explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen it comes to disability and mental health, I think a lot of times there is a threat in some sense of any sort of emotional instability that the medical professionals sense, and then they think that I am mentally unstable and require hospitalisation or an increase in medication to control things better.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ25 echoed a similarly dismal experience, describing how her intersecting identities as a trans woman with autism further limited her access to appropriate mental health services:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecond bad experience. In order to see my therapist right, the first thing that my psychiatrist told me was, “The therapist in the hospital might not be able to handle your case”...Because I’m neuroqueer. I’m autistic, and happen to be trans, and both intersect with each other.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch accounts illustrate the Catch-22 that many LGBTIQA + individuals face when seeking mental health services. Even when they find a counsellor or therapist, that professional may lack familiarity with queer issues—or, more concerningly, may hold prejudiced views—undermining the sense of safety in therapeutic spaces. L12 described this dynamic:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause they have little to no knowledge about queer issues, (when) they encounter a queer patient, for example, they can’t understand where the person is coming from, and they may end up saying things that actually end up harming the person, even if it’s well-intentioned. Or they may end up actually, ironically promoting more homophobia on their own and also maybe inserting their own personal views into the matter...\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, these testimonies point to an urgent need for mental health practitioners to be equipped with both cultural competence and intersectional awareness, so that therapy becomes a safe, affirming space rather than an additional site of harm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding to this complexity, mental health treatments often emphasise a client’s right to share information at their own comfort level. Consequently, some individuals may choose to minimise their LGBTIQA + identity when discussing other challenges for which they are seeking treatment. While this respects their autonomy, it may also limit the provider’s ability to fully understand the interconnected nature of their concerns. For example, C25—who was experiencing academic stress alongside gender-related stressors—shared:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnyway, I saw a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a counsellor, and okay, to be honest, I didn’t really tell them about my trans identity, even though, at that point in time, it was kind of a big stressor for me. But then I also had bigger problems, like my grades.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch non-disclosure can unintentionally obscure a comprehensive understanding of the potential interplay between their identities and mental health challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants–particularly transgender and gender non-conforming individuals–also described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly educate mental health professionals about their identities, from explaining pronouns to clarifying gender expression. This labour often compounded the very distress they sought help for. As SP76 explained:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychologists that I’ve worked with to address my trauma disorder don’t have strong education around the LGBTIQA + community. This has affected my psychological wellness because I’ve had to become a teacher while trying to get help. I’m often misgendered despite explaining my identity and pronouns a number of times. It’s exhausting.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly, SP92 described how having to break down their layered psychological concerns—interwoven with identity-based stress—only deepened their sense of isolation:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaving problems that are overlapping is hard for psychologists to unwrap and understand, causing additional stress [because] having to explain things and circumstances always appears as defensive or over-worrying. This makes me feel alone in my problems.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese accounts underscore a recurring pattern: the therapeutic space, intended as a site of safety and validation, can instead become another site of emotional labour. The repeated need to articulate and justify one’s lived experience not only drains psychological resources but also reinforces feelings of being misunderstood or invisible.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragmented Care Systems\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, the public mental health system faces chronic provider instability [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR37\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e37\u003c/span\u003e]. Clinicians frequently leave the public sector for private practice, leaving patients to shoulder the financial and logistical costs of rebuilding therapeutic relationships. This sentiment was reflected by an FGD participant, D6:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe psychiatrists and psychologists keep switching out and leaving the public sector to go private...It’s very prohibitively expensive to follow a doctor from public to private.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith each turnover, patients are forced to “start over” with new professionals—recounting their histories, re-justifying treatment plans, and renegotiating trust. This process is both emotionally draining and administratively inefficient.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile many turn to the private sector for more consistent care, the costs are often prohibitive. For LGBTIQA + individuals, these disruptions carry an added burden: the repeated need to “vet” new providers for signs of acceptance, neutrality, or hostility toward queer identities. This constant uncertainty erodes trust in the public healthcare system and deepens existing mental health stressors, creating a cycle in which affirming, stable care becomes a privilege available only to those who can afford it.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Discussion","content":"\u003cp\u003eIn light of these findings and the barriers identified, our participants and research team have formulated targeted recommendations to improve healthcare and mental healthcare access for queer individuals with intersecting identities. While systemic change through government policy remains critical, healthcare professionals can take immediate, proactive steps to foster inclusive and affirming care. At the same time, community-led initiatives play a vital, complementary role in bridging access gaps\u0026mdash;offering culturally competent support, advocacy, and safe spaces that the formal healthcare system may not yet consistently provide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab7\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 6\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverview of Barriers and Proposed Intervention for General Healthcare Services\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"4\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"4\" nameend=\"c4\" namest=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral Healthcare Services\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarriers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific Issues\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProposed Interventions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eActor(s)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"2\" rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinancial Inaccessibility\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh financial burden\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRe-assess existing healthcare subsidy schemes\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited subsidies due to current means-testing model\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider criteria beyond household income metrics\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to no insurance coverage for LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons with intersecting identities\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Up to discretion of insurance companies)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"3\" rowspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh Regulatory Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHRT is only available to those aged 21 and above (without parental consent)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLower age requirement to 18, remove parental consent\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsence of puberty blockers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConduct local studies on puberty blockers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNegative interactions with gender care practitioners\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a confidential feedback mechanism;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart a regularly updated directory for community members\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare providers, community\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbsence of certain gender-affirming surgeries\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate a local gender-affirming surgery service\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrejudice and Bias among Healthcare Providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHIV stigma against LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational initiatives;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-advocacy\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers, Community\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental health stigma\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"2\" rowspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of Safety Protocols and Inclusive Practices\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack of accommodations in hospital wards\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore gender-neutral wards or patient-directed placement\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMisgendering by medical staff\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational initiatives;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-advocacy;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImplement a queue number system\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare providers, community\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunication barriers with LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;patients who have disabilities\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eImplement a queue number system;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImplement disability disclosure features;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse of clear face masks for lip-reading\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 7\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverview of Barriers and Proposed Intervention for Mental Healthcare Services\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/caption\u003e\u003ccolgroup cols=\"4\"\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c1\" colnum=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c2\" colnum=\"2\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c3\" colnum=\"3\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv align=\"left\" class=\"colspec\" colname=\"c4\" colnum=\"4\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth align=\"left\" colspan=\"4\" nameend=\"c4\" namest=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental Healthcare Services\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarriers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific Issues\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProposed Interventions\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eActor(s)\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor Social and Family Support\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePervasive homophobia\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational initiatives\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers, Community\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental health stigma due to generational differences\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational initiatives; Peer-led mental health support networks\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment, Healthcare providers, Community\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\" morerows=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisparities in Therapeutic Care and Disclosure\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInconsistent quality of mental healthcare services\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational initiatives\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLack in nuanced understandings of intersecting identities\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollaborate with specialised mental health professionals\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFragmented Care Systems\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvider instability\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Warm handover\u0026rdquo; practices across providers;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablishing public-private partnerships\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthcare providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/colgroup\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 1: Re-assess existing healthcare subsidy schemes\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo address the widespread barrier of financial unaffordability, existing healthcare subsidy schemes such as Medisave and Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) should be reviewed to assess the feasibility of including gender-affirming care, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and gender-affirming surgeries. International studies have demonstrated the long-term mental health and psychosocial benefits of gender affirming care, suggesting that such interventions are not only clinically beneficial but also cost-effective in the long run [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR30\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e30\u003c/span\u003e]. These findings can serve as reference points for local policy development and outcome evaluation in Singapore. Furthermore, gender-affirming care has been recognised in global public health literature as an essential component of strategies to reduce mental health disparities among transgender populations [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR29\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e29\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR30\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e30\u003c/span\u003e]. Adopting this framing would support the integration of gender-affirming care into broader public health objectives aimed at improving population well-being.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 2: Consider criteria beyond household income or property value metrics\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, Singapore\u0026rsquo;s current means-testing model may fail to capture nuanced vulnerabilities experienced by marginalised LGBTQIA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;populations. For example, at-risk transgender youth or individuals living with chronic illness or disability often experience compounded financial insecurity due to housing instability, family estrangement, or employment discrimination. These factors may not be visible within conventional income metrics. As such, eligibility frameworks should incorporate additional contextual indicators\u0026mdash;such as psychosocial and environmental risk factors\u0026mdash;to ensure more equitable access to subsidies for those facing structural and intersecting forms of disadvantage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, supplementary support mechanisms should be explored to bridge existing service gaps. For instance, pilot schemes targeting high-risk groups (particularly those experiencing multiple forms of marginalisation) could be implemented and made accessible via referrals from inclusive, qualified healthcare or social service professionals. Such targeted interventions would reduce structural risks associated with precarious living environments and improve access to stabilising resources, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes for the most vulnerable subpopulations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 3: Lower regulatory barriers to HRT in Singapore\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingapore currently sets the minimum age for initiating HRT at 21. In light of evolving international standards, there is a case for reviewing this age threshold to better align with global clinical practice and ethical frameworks surrounding informed consent and youth autonomy [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR38\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e38\u003c/span\u003e]. In many countries, the age of informed consent is recognised as 18, which legally confers the ability to make independent medical decisions [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR39\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e39\u003c/span\u003e]. Revisiting the age guideline would therefore involve critical examination of national legal frameworks alongside emerging norms in transgender healthcare.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational best practices, as seen from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care (Version 8), recommend that HRT may be considered for adolescents under the age of 18 in specific cases, typically contingent on comprehensive clinical evaluation [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR38\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e38\u003c/span\u003e]. Such cases generally require a multidisciplinary assessment, evidence of sustained gender dysphoria, and the adolescent\u0026rsquo;s demonstrated ability to provide informed consent. Parental or guardian involvement is typically encouraged, though not always mandatory, depending on local legal and clinical contexts. For example, WPATH supports the possibility of initiating HRT from the age of 14, under closely regulated and clinically supervised conditions, where there is clear evidence of benefit and minimal risk [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR39\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e39\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny consideration of lowering the age threshold in Singapore should be accompanied by enhanced clinical safeguards. These include comprehensive mental health evaluations, structured support systems, and continuous medical monitoring to protect the health and well-being of transgender youth during critical stages of psychological and physical development. Rather than a blanket policy shift, a framework of evidence-based flexibility with clear clinical oversight may offer a more ethical and inclusive approach to adolescent gender-affirming care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 4: Conduct local studies on puberty blockers\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants raised questions about access to puberty blockers for transgender adolescents\u0026mdash;a topic that remains underexplored within the local clinical landscape. International clinical guidelines suggest that puberty blockers can offer psychological relief by temporarily pausing physical changes, allowing young individuals time to explore their gender identity without the added distress of undesired pubertal development [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR40\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e40\u003c/span\u003e]. Such interventions are typically framed as reversible and are often considered part of a broader, staged approach to gender-affirming care. While current Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines in Singapore adopt a more cautious stance, emerging research globally underscores the importance of early, affirming interventions in improving long-term mental health outcomes for transgender youth [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR41\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e41\u003c/span\u003e]. The development of evidence-informed policy would benefit from both international best practices and local empirical studies that assess the long-term physical, psychological, and social impacts of puberty blockers in the Singaporean context. Local research initiatives could also help determine culturally and contextually appropriate standards of care, which remain largely absent in existing literature and policy frameworks.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 5: Create a confidential feedback mechanism\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany of the participants voiced an active distrust of healthcare and mental healthcare providers due to first- and second-hand accounts of negative experiences, which has led to them postponing accessing healthcare and mental health services. One possibility to mitigate this issue is developing an inclusive, confidential feedback ecosystem that equips patients, especially those from marginalised backgrounds, with accessible and confidential channels to share concerns about negative experiences without the reprisal and being dismissed as \u0026ldquo;too difficult\u0026rdquo;. This mechanism can support continuous service improvement and ensure that care remains responsive to the needs of marginalised patients [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR42\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e42\u003c/span\u003e]. Having this form of institutional accountability could also help rebuild trust between healthcare and mental healthcare institutions with the LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;community.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 6: Create a local gender-affirming surgery service\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Singapore, the absence of local, subsidised gender-affirming surgery services forces most transgender individuals to seek care overseas such as Thailand, which incurs substantial costs. This disproportionately affects lower-income individuals and exacerbates healthcare inequities [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR43\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e43\u003c/span\u003e]. Establishing subsidised and local surgical services would improve access while ensuring continuity of care within the same healthcare system. Such provision aligns with Singapore\u0026rsquo;s Healthier SG strategy, which emphasises holistic wellbeing and patient-centred services, and is supported by evidence that gender-affirming surgeries are associated with significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and suicidality [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR44\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e44\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 7: Invest in educational initiatives for the public and medical providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovernment agencies should allocate targeted funding to develop and implement comprehensive educational initiatives on LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;identities, mental health, and HIV for both the general public and medical providers. Participants heavily stressed the importance of positive representation and how public education campaigns could address misconceptions and reduce homophobia against LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;people.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor healthcare professionals, government-backed training programmes should incorporate in-depth, evidence-based modules on the healthcare needs of diverse sexualities, gender identities, and intersex variations. Crucially, participants stressed that these initiatives should be designed and delivered in collaboration with specialised mental health professionals (local or overseas) who are experienced in trauma-informed, LGBTIQA+-affirming care. Such collaborations could help providers understand the physical and mental health needs of LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;patients, particularly those with intersecting identities [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR45\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e45\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 8: Explore gender-neutral wards or patient-directed placement\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants emphasised how warding practices that prioritise comfort and safety are critical for transgender and gender-diverse patients, particularly in mental health emergencies. Institutions in Singapore should explore options like gender-neutral wards with unisex bathrooms or patient-directed placements, thereby reducing the likelihood of gender dysphoria and emotional distress among transgender and gender-diverse patients, some of whom may already be in a mental health crisis [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR46\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e46\u003c/span\u003e].\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 9: Implement protocols to accommodate LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;patients, especially those with disabilities\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of administrative protocols, participants also emphasised the importance of reviewing clinic and hospital processes to: (1) Acknowledge diverse gender identities, (2) Enabling voluntary disclosure of disability status within official records, and (3) Reducing communication barriers between providers and patients with disabilities. In less emergent contexts like polyclinics, participants proposed implementing numbered queue systems. This could reduce the risk of unintentional misgendering or deadnaming. This approach also supports confidentiality in shared spaces by limiting the public disclosure of patient names. Additionally, numbered queues were noted to benefit deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who may prefer visual display cues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of inclusive language on patient intake forms, such as respectful options for gender identity and pronouns, was highlighted as a visible signal of a LGBTIQA+-affirming environment. Additionally, participants valued responsive assessment processes that normalise identity-related discussions and invite disclosure in gentle, client-led ways. For example, clinicians introducing themselves with their pronouns, while allowing patients the choice to share theirs, was identified as a simple yet meaningful practice that contributes to a respectful and safe atmosphere.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants also mentioned enabling the option of voluntarily disclosing their disability status on national identification or electronic health systems so as to streamline access to relevant services. This optional disclosure, when designed with robust safeguards, would reduce the burden of repeated explanation or documentation, particularly when accessing new providers or emergency care. For instance, digital systems could allow for tiered access to health data, with emergency-use provisions or provider-specific permissions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLastly, a FGD participant, B23, also flagged the importance of disability-inclusive communication strategies in healthcare environments. They identified the use of transparent face masks as essential for effective communication between healthcare staff and deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who rely on lip reading. It would be worthwhile for clinics and hospitals to audit and improve upon their level of disability-inclusion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 10: Practice \u0026ldquo;warm handover\u0026rdquo; practices across providers\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother recurrent barrier identified in participant narratives was the disruption of care continuity due to frequent clinician turnover, particularly in public sector settings. Participants described the emotional toll of having to repeatedly recount sensitive and often traumatic personal histories to new providers. These disruptions not only compromised therapeutic rapport but also created reluctance to re-engage with services. To mitigate this, participants recommended the adoption of \u0026ldquo;warm handover\u0026rdquo; practices and consent-based sharing of clinical information across providers [\u003cspan citationid=\"CR35\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e35\u003c/span\u003e]. In cases involving complex mental health needs, participants also highlighted the value of establishing specific public-private partnerships that would enable continued engagement with trusted clinicians. Such models could supplement overburdened public systems and enhance long-term care consistency by allowing individuals to maintain therapeutic relationships across institutional settings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, community members can develop a trusted, regularly updated directory of healthcare and mental health professionals with demonstrated experience in providing affirming care to individuals with diverse gender identities, ethnic minority background, and other intersecting needs. Similarly, peer-led provider review platforms, designed with privacy and safety considerations, can serve as mechanisms for sharing healthcare experiences, enhancing transparency, and promoting institutional accountability.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntervention 11: Enhance community resources for self-advocacy\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to improving access to affirming providers, community-led mental health initiatives play a vital role in bridging gaps left by formal services. Empowerment workshops and dialogue circles exploring self-advocacy and mental health literacy can offer safe and supportive environments for individuals navigating multiple forms of marginalisation. Practical formats such as role-play, resource-sharing, and skills-based activities were described as especially effective in helping individuals find and sustain affirming care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants also expressed the need for co-developed psychoeducational materials that reflect both queer and mental health experiences within the Singapore context. Culturally relevant resources that demystify therapy, affirm queer identities, and provide guidance on navigating stigma, family rejection, or internalised shame may increase access to care by reducing psychological barriers. Peer-led mental health support networks, facilitated by trained individuals with lived experience, represent another essential layer of community infrastructure. Participants stressed how networks offer low-barrier, identity-affirming support and are particularly crucial in contexts where clinical services may be inaccessible, unaffordable, or distrusted. Over time, such networks can also foster collective resilience and reinforce trust within marginalised communities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrengths and Limitations\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, we achieved extensive recruitment of participants for both the online survey and the FGDs. Diverse representation across the 24 FGD participants, spanning a range of gender identities, racial and religious backgrounds, and lived experiences of disability and mental health challenges, yielded rich, in-depth qualitative insights into the intersectional challenges faced by individuals facing multiple axes of marginalisation, a topic that remains under-explored in the Singaporean healthcare context. The online survey, which received 93 valid responses, yielded a robust set of quantitative data, including both fixed response trends and open-text responses. Combining both open-ended and close-ended questions enabled the collection of both quantifiable data and qualitative accounts of lived experiences. The design of the survey and FGD questions, developed with input from local LGBTQIA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;partners and an external LGBTQIA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;consultant, increased the legitimacy, relevance and accessibility of the research tools.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, the study also has several limitations. Firstly, the survey\u0026rsquo;s length may have led to participant fatigue or drop-off, particularly among neurodivergent respondents or those using mobile devices to complete the survey. Future research could consider shortening the instrument or offering compensation to reduce attrition. Secondly, despite broad outreach, certain communities such as non-English speakers, low-income queer youth, and ethnic minorities were likely underrepresented. Future research could consider incorporating wider recruitment windows and establishing more proactive outreach partnerships with organisations that serve underrepresented populations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirdly, the FGDs, while rich in data, occasionally surfaced emotionally charged or traumatic content. Although facilitators were trained in basic trauma-informed practices, the absence of constituent mental health first aiders across sessions limited our ability to provide immediate psychological support. Future studies should ensure that there is financial support in the grant application or budgeting process for trained psychological first-aiders to be present for all FGDs. Additionally, while the survey included inclusive gender identity options, it lacked sufficient granularity to disaggregate experiences across specific gender subgroups, constraining the precision of our intersectional quantitative analysis. Future instruments should offer more specific gender categories to enable deeper comparative insights.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLastly, the study did not include perspectives from healthcare or mental health providers, which limits the ability to triangulate perceived gaps in care with service-side constraints, preparedness, or systemic barriers. Future research should consider both community and provider insights to strengthen intervention design.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Conclusion","content":"\u003cp\u003eThis study highlights the multifaceted, layered barriers that LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;individuals in Singapore face when seeking mental health care, often compounded at the intersections of gender identity, race, and disability. Systemic issues such as affordability, provider turnover, and rigid eligibility criteria continue to limit access, yet the findings also reveal clear and actionable pathways for reform. These include recalibrating age and subsidy frameworks for gender-affirming care, embedding trauma-informed practices across clinical settings, and investing in culturally grounded, community-led mental health initiatives. Taken together, these insights elucidate what an inclusive, rights-based approach to healthcare delivery looks like\u0026mdash;one that centres lived experience, reduces structural inequities, and affirms the dignity of all individuals across the care continuum.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Abbreviations","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionList\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eCHAS\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommunity Health Assist Scheme\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eFGD\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocus Group Discussion\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eHIV\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHuman Immunodeficiency Virus\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eHRT\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHormone Replacement Therapy\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eIMH\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstitute of Mental Health\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eLGBTIQA+\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Asexual/Agender, and other diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eNRIC\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNational Registration Identity Card\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eWHO\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld Health Organisation\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"DefinitionListEntry\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Term\"\u003eWPATH\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld Professional Association for Transgender Health\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"},{"header":"Declarations","content":"\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are deeply grateful to all the LGBTIQA+ community members who dedicated their valuable time by participating in the survey and focus group discussions. Many thanks to our volunteer facilitators, transcribers, and data analysts for making this study possible. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of Rainbow Youth Asia, the Kaleidoscope Trust, and our funding partners.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Access\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI confirm that I understand BMC Health Services Research is an open access journal that levies an article processing charge per articles accepted for publication. By submitting my article, I agree to pay this charge in full if my article is accepted for publication.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthics approval and consent to participate\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study was conducted as part of a community-based needs assessment led by Rainbow Asia, an NGO in Singapore, with funding from the Kaleidoscope Trust. As the study was not affiliated with an academic institution, it was not subject to review by an Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee. All participants provided informed consent prior to participation. The research team followed trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practices, ensured confidentiality, and safeguarded participants\u0026rsquo; well-being throughout. The study adhered to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. We acknowledge that the absence of formal IRB approval reflects the community-based nature of this project rather than a lack of ethical oversight.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsent for publication\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot applicable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of data and materials\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe qualitative and survey datasets generated and analysed during the current study are not publicly available due to confidentiality commitments made to participants. In line with the informed consent process, raw audio recordings were permanently deleted after transcription, and transcripts were de-identified to protect privacy. Anonymised excerpts relevant to the study\u0026rsquo;s findings may be made available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompeting Interests\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, I declare that the authors have no competing interests as defined by BMC, or other interests that might be perceived to influence the results and/or discussion reported in this paper.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunding\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis research was funded by the Kaleidoscope Trust as part of a community-based needs assessment project conducted by Rainbow Asia in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Publication\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results/data/figures in this manuscript have not been published elsewhere, nor are they under consideration (from you or one of your Contributing Authors) by another publisher.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorship\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have read the Nature Portfolio journal policies on author responsibilities and submit this manuscript in accordance with those policies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird Party Material\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the material is owned by the authors and/or no permissions are required.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Authors\u0026apos; contributions statement\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC.F. \u0026nbsp;wrote the healthcare section, contributed to the methods and study design, and conducted the quantitative and qualitative analysis.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR.S. wrote the introduction and conclusion, contributed to the methods section (strengths and limitations), extended the discussion from the recommendations in the original report, and provided substantive editorial revisions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eY.Q. conducted coding for the interview transcripts and wrote most of the mental healthcare section, with editorial input from C.F.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC.F. and R.S. reviewed and approved the final manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"References","content":"\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLim PL, Seet K. 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In Singapore, these challenges occur within a sociopolitical context where there is no specific legislation protecting LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons from discrimination, and gender diversity is not formally recognised. Limited research exists on how such intersecting identities shape healthcare access in Southeast Asia.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMethods\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mixed-methods study investigated barriers to accessing general and mental healthcare among LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons with intersecting identities in Singapore, and identified potential interventions to improve access. Data were collected through a national online survey (n\u0026thinsp;=\u0026thinsp;93) and a series of focus group discussions (n\u0026thinsp;=\u0026thinsp;24) conducted between 25 February and 23 March 2025. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively, while qualitative data were thematically analysed to capture key patterns, lived experiences, and participant-generated solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResults\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFindings indicate multi-level barriers to care, including financial constraints, fear of stigma, lack of affirming care, and the emotional toll of repeated disclosure to clinicians due to staff turnover. Specific challenges were reported in navigating both public and private health systems, particularly in relation to mental healthcare. Recommendations emerging from the data include: policy measures to protect against discrimination; targeted clinician training in affirming care; continuity of care mechanisms; public\u0026ndash;private partnerships to sustain relationships with trusted providers; community-led peer support networks; and context-specific psychoeducational resources.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConclusions\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study provides the first empirical evidence on the healthcare access needs of LGBTIQA\u0026thinsp;+\u0026thinsp;persons with intersecting identities in Singapore. By integrating lived experiences with policy-relevant recommendations, the findings offer a foundation for evidence-informed reforms and community initiatives to advance health equity. The study\u0026rsquo;s insights contribute to the global discourse on inclusive healthcare, particularly in under-researched Southeast Asian contexts.\u003c/p\u003e","manuscriptTitle":"Assessing the Needs of Transgender, Gender-Diverse, Ethnic and Religious Minorities, and Individuals with Disabilities in Singapore’s LGBTIQA+ Community","msid":"","msnumber":"","nonDraftVersions":[{"code":1,"date":"2025-09-24 09:10:17","doi":"10.21203/rs.3.rs-7373812/v1","editorialEvents":[{"type":"communityComments","content":0},{"type":"decision","content":"Revision requested","date":"2025-09-29T10:28:35+00:00","index":"","fulltext":""},{"type":"editorInvitedReview","content":"","date":"2025-09-26T18:14:56+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"editorInvitedReview","content":"","date":"2025-09-26T01:37:27+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"editorInvitedReview","content":"","date":"2025-09-22T07:48:13+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"editorInvitedReview","content":"","date":"2025-09-21T16:56:06+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"reviewerAgreed","content":"19773459542538996094603012774545209685","date":"2025-09-16T07:23:56+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"reviewerAgreed","content":"164350446620496795592534780645483001545","date":"2025-09-16T05:58:12+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"reviewerAgreed","content":"163618473450956895782468337171498425819","date":"2025-09-16T02:33:47+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"reviewerAgreed","content":"110136431356320411515718636854421675912","date":"2025-09-16T01:24:34+00:00","index":"hide","fulltext":""},{"type":"reviewersInvited","content":"","date":"2025-09-16T01:16:49+00:00","index":"","fulltext":""},{"type":"editorAssigned","content":"","date":"2025-09-10T10:54:43+00:00","index":"","fulltext":""},{"type":"checksComplete","content":"","date":"2025-09-03T06:57:12+00:00","index":"","fulltext":""},{"type":"submitted","content":"BMC Health Services Research","date":"2025-09-03T06:53:37+00:00","index":"","fulltext":""}],"status":"published","journal":{"display":true,"email":"[email protected]","identity":"bmc-health-services-research","isNatureJournal":false,"hasQc":true,"allowDirectSubmit":false,"externalIdentity":"bhsr","sideBox":"Learn more about [BMC Health Services Research](http://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/)","snPcode":"","submissionUrl":"https://www.editorialmanager.com/BHSR/default.aspx","title":"BMC Health Services Research","twitterHandle":"BMC_series","acdcEnabled":true,"dfaEnabled":false,"editorialSystem":"em","reportingPortfolio":"BMC Series","inReviewEnabled":true,"inReviewRevisionsEnabled":true}}],"origin":"","ownerIdentity":"503c009d-461e-42e6-ac73-fe8fba6007d5","owner":[],"postedDate":"September 24th, 2025","published":true,"recentEditorialEvents":[],"rejectedJournal":[],"revision":"","amendment":"","status":"under-review","subjectAreas":[],"tags":[],"updatedAt":"2026-05-12T12:46:26+00:00","versionOfRecord":[],"versionCreatedAt":"2025-09-24 09:10:17","video":"","vorDoi":"","vorDoiUrl":"","workflowStages":[]},"version":"v1","identity":"rs-7373812","journalConfig":"researchsquare"},"__N_SSP":true},"page":"/article/[identity]/[[...version]]","query":{"redirect":"/article/rs-7373812","identity":"rs-7373812","version":["v1"]},"buildId":"8U1c8b4HqxoKbykW_rLl7","isFallback":false,"isExperimentalCompile":false,"dynamicIds":[84888],"gssp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}