Abstract
Despite strong indications of elevated risk of suicidal behavior in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, limited attention has been given to research, interventions or suicide prevention programs targeting these populations. This article is a culmination of a three-year effort by an expert panel to address the need for better understanding of suicidal behavior and suicide risk in sexual minority populations, and stimulate the development of needed prevention strategies, interventions and policy changes. This article summarizes existing research findings, and makes recommendations for addressing knowledge gaps and applying current knowledge to relevant areas of suicide prevention practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-51 |
Number of pages | 42 |
Journal | Journal of Homosexuality |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2010 |
Funding
This work has been supported by grants to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention from the Lilly Foundation and the Johnson Family Foundation.
Keywords
- LGBT
- Risk factors
- Suicide
- Suicide attempts
- Suicide prevention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Social Psychology
- Gender Studies
- General Psychology