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September is Suicide Prevention Month
LGBTQ+ People Have Higher Rates of Suicide
The stress of being stigmatized (minority stress) is the primary reason why LGBTQ+ people have a higher risk for suicide. The following risk factors can lead to suicide among LGBTQ+ children, teens, adults,
and senior citizens:
- Rejection and/or perceived rejection by others because of sexual orientation and/or gender identity
- Isolation from support systems - families, friends, communities, etc.
- Victimization via harassment, abuse, violence, oppression, discrimination, bullying (kids on kids, adults on kids, and/or adults on adults)
- Substance use disorders (can be a means of coping with minority stress)
- Homelessness
- Mental illness (a result of exposure to chronic stress by oppressive forces)
- Chronic illness (medical issues due to chronic stress)
- Absence of safe and affirming resources (including medical health) and public accommodations
- Unemployment (fired/laid off/quit due to discrimination or fear)
Click Pic to access LGBTQ and ALL: Current Suicide Statistics & Prevention 2023 Information
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