Supportive communities and progressive politics can reduce suicide risk among LGBTQ girls

(University of British Columbia) Many LGBTQ youth continue to experience stigma and discrimination despite Canada's progress in protecting human rights. New research from UBC's school of nursing shows that supportive communities--and a progressive political climate--can help mitigate the effects of stigma on mental health.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news