
Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Suicide: Understanding Subgroup Differences to Inform Interventions 2016 Kimberly McManama O'Brien; Jennifer Putney; Nicholas Hebert PMID: 27348621DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2016.0031 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The article focuses on the high risk of suicide among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth compared to their peers. It describes how unique factors contribute to this risk, with differences among SGM subgroups. The research is still new, but early findings suggest that family support and acceptance can help reduce suicide-related thoughts and behaviors in these youths. The article emphasizes the need for tailored interventions targeting specific subgroup differences to effectively lower suicide risks in SGM youth. Tags Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians; Public Health Professionals Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Gender Identity; Homosexuality; Models, Psychological; Risk; Risk Factors; Suicide; Suicide Prevention; Adolescent; Sexual and Gender Minorities Institutions: LGBT Health More like this Participation of Children and Adolescents in Live Crisis Drills and Exercises 2020 · American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Emergency Organization of Child Psychiatric Care Following the Terrorist Attack on July 14, 2016, in Nice, France 2019 · Children's Hospitals of Nice CHU-Lenval, Esquirol Hospital, Université Côte d'Azur Psychosocial Effects of Disaster in Children and Adolescents: Significance and Management 2013 · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Suicide: Understanding Subgroup Differences to Inform Interventions

2016
Kimberly McManama O'Brien; Jennifer Putney; Nicholas Hebert

PMID: 27348621DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/lgbt.2016.0031

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The article focuses on the high risk of suicide among sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth compared to their peers. It describes how unique factors contribute to this risk, with differences among SGM subgroups. The research is still new, but early findings suggest that family support and acceptance can help reduce suicide-related thoughts and behaviors in these youths. The article emphasizes the need for tailored interventions targeting specific subgroup differences to effectively lower suicide risks in SGM youth.

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