New Study Finds 1 Out Of 4 Queer Youth Attempt Suicide
valentinrussanov via Getty Images (Reuters Health) - - Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) teens are more than three times as likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual peers, a U.S. study suggests. In a national survey of almost 16,000 youth, about 25 percent of LBGQ teens said they had...
One in four gay and bisexual teens attempt suicide, study reveals
Gay and bisexual youth have a “tragically high” risk of suicidal behaviour, a new study has claimed. In a research letter published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), it was reported that gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning high schoolers in the US had a much higher risk...
Study: Gay, lesbian teens at higher risk for suicide
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20, 2017 -- Teens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning, or LGBQ, have a much higher risk for suicidal behavior than other teens, a new study has found. Nearly 40 percent of LGBQ teens told researchers that they had seriously considered suicide in the past year. In...
Gay US teens have 63% higher risk of suicide
Teenagers that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or queer are 63 percent more likely to consider suicide than their heterosexual peers, a new study reveals. An analysis of survey data from 15,624 high school students found that 40 percent of sexual minority teens had considered suicide. Suicide, especially among teens,...
Gay, lesbian and bisexual high schoolers report 'tragically high' suicide risk
VULNERABLE KIDS Teens who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or questioning are at a higher risk of suicidal behavior, according to a study based on a nationwide survey of high school students from 2015. serts/iStockphoto...
LGBQ teens face serious suicide risk, research finds
40% of teens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure of orientation considered suicide in the past year Even with advances, too many of these teens live in harmful environments, experts say CNN — LGBQ teens are more vulnerable to planning or attempting suicide, according to a research letter published...
One in four gay, lesbian, bisexual teens attempt suicide
(Reuters Health) - - Lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) teens are more than three times as likely to attempt suicide as their heterosexual peers, a U.S. study suggests. LGBT flags are displayed at Chueca quarter during World Pride in Madrid, Spain, June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera In a national...
Sexual minority adolescents more likely to consider, plan, attempt suicide
Save Sexual minority adolescents more likely to consider, plan, attempt suicide Source/Disclosures Source: Caputi TL, et al. JAMA. 2017;doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16908. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on . Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on Subscribe...
Teen sexual identity, childhood trauma linked to suicidal behaviors
Both LGBQ sexual identity and traumatic experiences in childhood are linked to a heightened risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, U.S. researchers say. Teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or are questioning their sexual identity are also more likely than their heterosexual peers to have had adverse childhood experiences...
We Need To Talk About Queer Teens & Suicide
Photographed by Stephanie Gonot. As much as we talk about making strides for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. in the last several years — with notably big wins like marriage equality at the national level — the fact is that LGBTQ+ people, and especially young people, are still at risk....