Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People
Like other minority groups, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) may experience prejudice and discrimination. Research indicates that mental health problems, misuse of alcohol and other drugs, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors are more common in this group than in the general population.1
Risk and Protective Factors
Suicide prevention efforts seek to reduce risk factors for suicide and strengthen the factors that help strengthen individuals and protect them from suicide. Here are a few examples:
Risk factors
- Depression and other mental health problems
- Alcohol or drug use
- Stress from prejudice and discrimination (family rejection, harassment, bullying, violence)
- Feelings of social isolation
Protective factors
- Family acceptance
- Connections to friends and others who care about them
- Sense of safety
Reference
- Haas, A. P., Eliason, M., Mays, V. M., Mathy, R. M., Cochran, S. D., D’Augelli, A. R. . . . Clayton, P. J. (2011). Suicide and suicide risk in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations: Review and recommendations. Journal of Homosexuality, 58(1), 10–51.
Learn More
- See the Recommended Resources below selected by SPRC personnel.
- See All Resources Related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and/or Transgender People for a full list of materials, programs, trainings, and other information available from SPRC. Use the filters on the left to narrow your results.
- For more on other groups and settings, see our Populations and Settings pages.
Recommended Resources
Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: A Resource Guide for Professionals, Families, and Communities
This guide can help professionals, families, and communities support the mental well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
Culturally Competent Care for LGBTQ Youth
Ashby Dodge urges us to actively listen to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning so we can provide more culturally competent care.
Suicide Prevention among LGBT Youth: A Workshop for Professionals Who Serve Youth
Suicide Prevention among LGBT Youth: A Workshop for Professionals Who Serve Youth, developed by the Suicide Prevention ...
All Resources Related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People
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NEWS/HIGHLIGHT
Black Trans, Nonbinary Youth Have Higher Suicide Risk Than Cisgender Queer Peers
2024
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One in Four Black Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Attempted Suicide in Past Year, Survey Finds
2023
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Most LGBTQ Youth Can’t Access Mental Health Care. How Schools Can Help
2023
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988 Mental Health Line Receives Over Two Million Calls and Texts in Six Months
2023
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Webinar/Training
2012 Garrett Lee Smith State and Tribal Suicide Prevention Grantee Meeting
2023
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Suicide Prevention among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: Expanding the Frame and Broadening Our Approaches
2022
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Advances in Suicide Prevention: Research, Practice, and Policy Implications for LGBT Populations
2022
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Acceptance Significantly Reduces Suicide Risk for Intersex Youths, Report Finds
2022
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The “Double Closet:” Why Some Bisexual People Struggle with Mental Health
2021
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40 Percent of LGBTQ Youth “Seriously Considered” Suicide in Past Year, Survey Finds
2020
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Acceptance by Peers Reduced Risk of Suicide Attempts among API LGBTQ Youth, Report Finds
2020
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UTAH: Utah Becomes Latest State to Ban Discredited LGBTQ “Conversion Therapy”
2020
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Mental Health Studies Lump Transgender Teens under One Umbrella—and Miss Clues to Help Them in the Process
2019
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Sociodemographics, Perceived Prejudice, and Suicidal Behaviors among College Students
2019
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CALIFORNIA: LA County to Begin Tracking Suicide Rates, Violent Deaths in LGBTQ Community
2019
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A Model School Policy on Suicide Prevention: Model Language, Commentary and Resources
2019
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UTAH: Beating Utah's Grim Suicide Statistics: LGBT-Focused Center to Open in St. George
2019
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INTERNATIONAL: Google, Trevor Project Will Use AI to Combat LGBTQ Youth Suicide
2019
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Two Percent of High School Students Identify as Transgender, CDC Report Finds
2019
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Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Attempted Suicide among Adolescent Inpatients
2018
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CALIFORNIA: Nearly 9 in 10 California School Districts Have Adopted Policies Preventing Youth Suicide
2018
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Sexual or Gender Minority Status and Suicide Attempts among Veterans Seeking Treatment for Military Sexual Trauma
2018
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Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths
2018
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INTERNATIONAL: Sexual Orientation Top Risk for Suicidal Thoughts in College Freshmen
2018
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Sexual Orientation Discordance Puts Adolescents at Greater Risk for Nonfatal Suicidal Behaviors
2018
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NEVADA: Teen Sexual Identity, Childhood Trauma Linked to Suicidal Behaviors
2018
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CALIFORNIA: Study Shows Transgender Students Are at Significant Risk for Suicidal Thoughts
2017
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CALIFORNIA: Under State Mandate, Glendale Unified Adopts Policy on Suicide Prevention
2017
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Pride in Mental Health: An Interview with The Trevor Project and Crisis Text Line
2017
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Facebook Teams with The Trevor Project to Help Prevent LGBTQ Youth Suicides
2017
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Youth suicide and self-harm prevention: 2017 resource guide
2017
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AUSTRALIA: National LGBTI Health Alliance Announce Suicide Prevention Strategy
2017
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First of Its Kind Study of "Sexual Minority" Youth Finds Them at Risk of Violence
2016
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: D.C. Education Act First of Its Kind in U.S., Increases Focus on Suicide Prevention
2016
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CANADA: Supportive families and schools critical in protecting transgender youth health: University of British Columbia study
2015
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LGBT training curricula for behavioral health and primary care practitioners
2015
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Ending conversion therapy: Supporting and affirming LGBTQ youth
2015
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A practitioner's resource guide: Helping families to support their LGBT children
2014
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Suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth
2012
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Understanding and overcoming the challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex youth
2012
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Understanding and overcoming the challenges faced by LGBTQI youth in schools and communities
2012
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The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS): 2010 summary report
2011
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Helping families support their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) children
2010
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Preventing suicidal behavior among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: Developing LGBT cultural competence
2010
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GLBTQI mental health: Recommendations for policies and services
2009
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Issues of Access to and Inclusion in Behavioral Health Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Intersex Consumers
2009
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Supportive families, healthy children: Helping families with lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender (LGBT) children
2009
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Teaching transgender : A resource from the National Center for Transgender Equality
2009
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CWLA Best practice guidelines: Serving LGBT youth in out-of-home care
2009
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A mental health recovery and community integration guide for GLBTQI individuals: What you need to know
2009
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No longer alone: A resource manual for rural sexual minority youth and the adults who serve them
2008
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Opening the door to the inclusion of transgender people: The nine keys to making lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations fully transgender-inclusive
2008
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Providing services and supports for youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex or two-spirit
2008
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