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However, in Botswana, the factors facilitating LGBTI+ individuals to experience mental health challenges have not been explored with previous studies only highlighting the poor mental health outcomes they experience.\n\nObjectives:\u00a0The aim of the study was to explore and describe factors that could cause mental health challenges in LGBTI+ individuals in Gaborone, Botswana.\n\nMethod:\u00a0A qualitative, descriptive, phenomenological design was employed to examine the research question. In data collection, 15 unstructured in-depth telephonic interviews were conducted until data saturation. Data were analysed with a co-coder using the data analysis method by Colaizzi.\n\nResults:\u00a0Three themes emerged following data analysis and were reasons for experiencing mental health challenges, experiences of challenges in accessing healthcare services and the social challenges of everyday life.\n\nConclusion:\u00a0The findings indicate that a variety of factors influence the mental health problems in some LGBTI+ individuals.\n\nContribution:\u00a0The knowledge of the factors that cause LGBTI+ individuals\u2019 mental health challenges can inform mental healthcare to be rendered. 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