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  2. Suicide among LGBTQ people - Wikipedia

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    A study of nationwide data from January 1999 to December 2015 revealed an association between states that established same-sex marriage and reduced rates of attempted suicide among all schoolchildren in grades 9–12, with a rate reduction in all schoolchildren (LGB and non-LGB youth) in grades 9–12 declining by 7% and a rate reduction among ...

  3. Mental health of LGBTQ people - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, 29% (almost one-third) of LGBT youth have attempted suicide at least once. [12] Compared to heterosexual youth, LGBT youth are twice as likely to feel suicidal and over four times as likely to attempt suicide. [2] Transgender individuals are at the greatest risk of suicide attempts. [7]

  4. Healthcare and the LGBTQ community - Wikipedia

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    Various issues in medicine relate to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. According to the US Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), besides HIV/AIDS, issues related to LGBTQ health include breast and cervical cancer, hepatitis, mental health, substance use disorders, alcohol use, tobacco use, depression, access to care for transgender persons, issues surrounding ...

  5. More than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in ...

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    Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ reported higher rates of poor mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their cisgender and heterosexual peers, a new U.S. survey found. In ...

  6. Political Attacks, Bullying Among Biggest Factors Taking a ...

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    New research from The Trevor Project highlights some of the biggest factors that are negatively affecting mental health and increasing the risk of suicide for LGBTQ+ youth.

  7. University of Texas research project seeks to reduce suicide ...

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    The purpose of the project is to adapt existing suicide prevention interventions to be more effective for 18-24 year olds in the LGBTQ community.

  8. Caitlin Ryan (social worker) - Wikipedia

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    Caitlin Ryan is a clinical social worker who is considered a pioneer in research related to LGBTQ health and mental health. [1]Ryan is the director of the Family Acceptance Project (FAP), "a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBTQ children and youth" based out of the Marian Wright Edelman Institute at San Francisco ...

  9. 45% of LGBTQ youth in U.S. considered suicide in past year ...

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    “The Trevor Project’s research demonstrates that suicidal thoughts have trended upward among LGBTQ young people over the last three years, making our life-saving work all the more important.