Published in JAMA Pediatrics · View the paper (DOI)
A study using postmortem records found that LGBTQ youth ages 10-19 who died by suicide were more likely to be bullied compared to non-LGBTQ peers. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support services to address bullying and promote mental health among vulnerable populations.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Bullying among LGBTQ youth who died by suicide JAMA Network · May 26, 2020 · first to report
- Bullying is common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides, YSPH study finds Yale School of Public Health · May 27, 2020