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Study Links Social Environment To Increased Risk For Suicide Attempts In Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Youth

April 18, 2011 by

Previous studies have indicated that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth have higher rates of suicide attempts than heterosexual youth. The study, "The Social Environment and Suicide Attempts in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth," in the May issue of Pediatrics (published online April 18), begins to explain why these disparities exist...

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