Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in LGBTQ Youth

• By: Thomas R. Grinley, MBA, CMQ/OE, CLYB New Hampshire Dept. of Health and Human Services
• October 1st, 2020
• bullying, fall 2020 issue, LGBTQ, risk factors, self-injury, suicide, youth
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The suicide rates for youth, especially between the ages of 15 and 19, have increased dramatically. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for the ages 10 to 24. It is believed that this reflects a higher level of psychological distress in today’s youth. The suicide rates are even...