Month: June 2022

In episode 56: LGBTQ+ Youth & Suicide, Part II, we discuss how certain communities are doubly impacted for risk of suicide in the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ+ youth of color are at greater risk for suicide than their white peers. Additionally, youth from a lower socio-economic background are also at an elevated risk. Why is there greater risk for these groups? Historical Oppression Communities of color been heavily impacted by the effects of laws and systemic …

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In Episode 55: LGBTQ+ Youth & Suicide, Part I we discuss the elevated risk for suicide that many young LGBTQ+ individuals face. According to the Trevor Project in 2022 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide.  Of that group, transgender and non-binary youth are “2 to 2.5 times more likely to experience depressive symptoms and seriously consider suicide than their LGBQ cisgender peers”. That is a staggering and significant finding. If you are a parent …

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