article_snippet: Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, a candidate for Vauxhall in London, hopes that by speaking out A Liberal Democrat candidate will help to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease and give people who suffer mental health problems from homophobic bullying the courage to do the same.
article_snippet: The LGBT activist, who married his partner earlier this month, said he feels he owes it to people in similar situations to speak about the issues.
article_snippet: he has called for drugs to become 'a health issue not a criminal one', and said the mental health and wellbeing of gay people must be addressed.
article_snippet: Caron Lindsay said Caron Lindsay hoped the interview would help tackle homophobic bullying.
article_snippet: More than 100,000 people come from all walks of life.
article_snippet: However, we know that many people may not feel able to speak openly about many people experiences, for fear of judgement and discrimination. '
article_snippet: Anyone in the public eye who speaks out will help raise awareness and is in a position to challenge the stigma and misconceptions around HIV. '
article_snippet: Politicians have the power to make this happen.'