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- LGB youth rejected by their fathers over their sexual orientation are nearly twice as likely to attempt suicide. Of those who attempt suicide, 48% report rejection from their fathers, and 28% report rejection from their mothers. The researchers noted that many of the suicide attempts occurred in the same year that youth came out to their parents.
- Family rejection is significantly associated with poorer health outcomes for LGBTQ youth. A study of 528 LGB youth found that those who report family rejection were over 8 times as likely to attempt suicide, almost 6 times as likely to be depressed. Psychological abuse and efforts to discourage gender-atypical behavior were associated with increased risk of suicide attempts. Similarly, a study of 224 LGB youth found that family rejection was associated with increased rates of reports of attempted suicide, depression, and other risky behaviors.
- Gay and trans teens rejected by their parents over their sexual identity were over 8 times as likely to attempt suicide, compared with gay and trans youth who report low rejection levels.
- A US study found that 40% of LGB youth had been violently attacked, with 61% of attacks being perpetrated by family members.
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Resources
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 call/chat/text
It Gets Better Project
Trans Lifeline US 1-877-565-8860 / Canada 1-877-330-6366
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
LGBTQIA Resource Center
