Suicide and Suicide Risk in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations: Review and Recommendations

Authors

Ann P. Haas, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mickey Eliason, San Francisco State University
Vickie M. Mays, University of California, Los Angeles
Robin M. Mathy, LifeWise Consulting
Susan D. Cochran, University of California, Los Angeles
Anthony R. D'Augelli, Pennsylvania State University
Morton M. Silverman, University of Colorado, Denver
Prudence W. Fisher, Columbia University
Tonda Hughes, University of Illinois at Chicago
Margaret Rosario, CUNY City CollegeFollow
Stephen T. Russell, University of Arizona
Effie Malley, American Association of Suicidology
Jerry Reed, Suicide Prevention Resource Center
David A. Litts, Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Ellen Haller, University of California, San Francisco
Randall L. Sell, Drexel University
Gary Remafedi, University of Minnesota
Judith Bradford, The Fenway Institute
Annette L. Beautrais, Yale University
Gregory K. Brown, University of Pennsylvania
Gary M. Diamond, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Mark S. Friedman, University of Pittsburgh
Robert Garofalo, Howard Brown Health Center and Children's Memorial Hospital
Mason S. Turner, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
Amber Hollibaugh, Queers for Economic Justice
Paula J. Clayton, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

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.

Comments

This article originally appeared in Journal of Homosexuality, available at DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2011.534038

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