Accepting Adults Reduce Suicide Attempts Among LGBTQ Youth
JUN. 27, 2019 — LGBTQ youth who report having at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year.
Sharing Thoughts of Suicide
JUL. 30, 2019 — Research suggests a path to immediate action is by equipping individuals with whom LGBTQ youth are most likely to disclose their thoughts of suicide to with the skills needed to prevent suicide.
Breaking Barriers to Quality Mental Health Care for LGBTQ Youth
AUG. 18, 2019 — For marginalized communities, COVID-19 exacerbates structural inequalities that already exist, particularly among those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. COVID-19 has negative impacts on not only physical health, but also mental health.
Unstable Housing and LGBTQ Youth Suicidality
AUG. 28, 2019 — LGBTQ youth who experienced housing instability reported considering suicide at twice the rate and attempted suicide at more than three times the rate of LGBTQ youth who had not.
The Well-Being of LGBTQ Youth Athletes
AUG. 31, 2019 — Although LGBTQ youth are less likely to participate in sports than their straight and cisgender peers, their involvement in sports is associated with similar positive and negative factors.
Diversity of Youth Sexual Orientation
SEP. 30, 2019 — More than 1 in 5 LGBTQ youth described themselves as something other than gay, lesbian, or bisexual.