Gay, Lesbian Teens at Higher Suicide Risk
By Robert Preidt
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning (LGBQ) have a much higher risk for suicidal behavior than other teens, a new study has found.
Nearly 40 percent of LGBQ teens told researchers that they had seriously considered suicide in the past year. In addition, 35 percent had planned suicide and 25 percent had attempted suicide.
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