Essays on Suicide In The LGBTQ
Suicide is a major public health crisis in the LGBTQ+ community. The disproportionate rate of suicide attempts and deaths among this population has been well-documented and underscores the need for comprehensive mental health support.
Introduction Of all recorded mortalities worldwide, suicide has claimed more than 800,000 lives. With the numbers rising each year, most private and government institutions have taken up the initiative to address the crisis through identifying the most affected population and how various intervention methods can be implemented to rescue the situation. According to the report […]
With the increase in the suicidal rates mostly among the Youth, Hass et al., (2011) analyses the various suicidal behaviors and risks for the population and offers prevention and intervention strategies which involve policy changes to help reduce the increasing suicidal deaths. Besides, the article offered estimates of the prevalence of the LGBTQ community in […]
Children realizing their sexual identity will testify that growing up has never been easy compared to their peers. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender belong to the community just like everyone. LGBTQ people are diverse from various races and ethnicities, ages and social, economic classes. However, due to the variation in beliefs, they seem to belong […]
Individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender face significant psychological, social, and physical distress in a society that only accepts heterosexual sexual orientation. The LGBTQ community experiences stigma and discrimination which can lead to harmful behaviors including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Tragically, these behaviors often progress to suicidal thoughts, attempts, and fatalities […]
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) people are normally at high risk for various health threats compared to their straight peers. Differences in their sexual orientation account for some of the challenges LGBTQ community face, while others are related to social inequities like stigmatization and discrimination. According to the Center for Disease and Control, (2014), […]
With the increase in the suicidal rates mostly among the Youth, Hass et al., (2011) analyses the various suicidal behaviors and risks for the population and offers prevention and intervention strategies which involve policy changes to help reduce the increasing suicidal deaths. Besides, the article offered estimates of the prevalence of the LGBTQ community in […]
