Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among LGBTQ Youth: Meta-Analyses and a Systematic Review

Suicide continues to be the second-leading cause of death for all youths aged 15–24. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth are at a significantly higher risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors (STB). Establishing and understanding correlates of STB among LGBTQ youth is one important step toward enhancing prevention, intervention, and research efforts. To synthesize current knowledge on suicide among LGBTQ youth, the...