![]() ![]() While specialised LGBTQA+ and peer-led services offer tailored support for this community, there is insufficient supply to meet the demand, and all LGBTQA+ young people should have the opportunity to receive safe and inclusive care from mainstream providers. These experiences are compounded by poor access to and engagement with services, which are often poorly equipped to cater to the specific needs of LGBTQA+ youth. ![]() ![]() Indeed, more than a quarter of LGBTQA+ young people have attempted suicide in their lifetime, almost five times the rate reported in the general population. While many LGBTQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and/or gender diverse, queer/questioning, asexual and other diverse sexualities and genders) young people experience happy and healthy lives, evidence has shown that LGBTQA+ young people experience elevated rates of mental health difficulties, suicidal thoughts and behaviour relative to their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Investigators: Dr Penelope Strauss, Dr Nicole Hill, Larissa Marion, Dylan Gilbey, Zoe Waters, Dr Julie Moore, Marco Costanza, Michelle Lamblin, Associate Professor Jo Robinson, Professor Ashleigh Lin and Dr Yael Perry Full Title: Suicide prevention in LGBTQA+ young people: Best practice guidelines for clinical and community service providers. ![]()
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