Research reveals higher risk of suicide in LGBT people

New research has determined that LGBT people are at increased risk of suicidal behavior.

The study analyzed more than 120,000 suicide deaths of LGBT people across the U.S. from 2003-2014.

Compared to straight men, the report found that gay men who committed suicide were likely to have a diagnosed mental health condition and a history of suicidal thoughts or plans. Lesbian women were also more likely to have a diagnosed mental health condition prior to suicide.

Half of transgender male teens have attempted suicide, according to the study.

Straight men were likeliest to use firearms, while straight women were likeliest to use poison.

The study also noted that, compared to straight youth, LGBT youth are five times more likely to attempt suicide partially from “minority stress and discrimination.”

The Gayly 3/2/2019 7:15 p.m. CST