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10-01-2018 | Original Article

Homelessness, Mental Health and Suicidality Among LGBTQ Youth Accessing Crisis Services

Auteurs: Harmony Rhoades, Joshua A. Rusow, David Bond, Amy Lanteigne, Anthony Fulginiti, Jeremy T. Goldbach

Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development | Uitgave 4/2018

Abstract

LGBTQ youth experience increased risks of homelessness, mental health disorder symptoms, and suicidality. Utilizing data from LGBTQ youth contacting a suicide crisis services organization, this study examined: (a) rates of homelessness among crisis services users, (b) the relationship between disclosure of LGBTQ identity to parents and parental rejection and homelessness, and (c) the relationship between homelessness and mental health disorder outcomes and suicidality. A nationwide sample of LGBTQ youth was recruited for a confidential online survey from an LGBTQ-focused crisis services hotline. Overall, nearly one-third of youth contacting the crisis services hotline had experienced lifetime homelessness, and those who had disclosed their LGBTQ identity to parents or experienced parental rejection because of LGBTQ status experienced higher rates of homelessness. Youth with homelessness experiences reported more symptoms of several mental health disorders and higher rates of suicidality. Suggestions for service providers are discussed.

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Titel: Homelessness, Mental Health and Suicidality Among LGBTQ Youth Accessing Crisis Services
Auteurs: Harmony Rhoades
Joshua A. Rusow
David Bond
Amy Lanteigne
Anthony Fulginiti
Jeremy T. Goldbach
Publicatiedatum: 10-01-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development / Uitgave 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0009-398X
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-018-0780-1

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