Sexual orientation differences in childhood sexual abuse, suicide attempts, and DSM-5 alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, and mental health disorders in the US

CONCLUSIONS: Sexual minority females and males in the US are more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to report CSA. Higher risk of suicide attempts and DSM-5 alcohol, tobacco, other drug use, and mental health disorders in adulthood was directly associated with CSA, particularly among bisexual females. Health professionals working with individuals who have experienced CSA should assess these risks and intervene as needed.PMID:34773839 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105377

Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - November 13, 2021 Category: Child Development Authors: Sean Esteban McCabe Tonda L Hughes Sarah Beal Rebecca J Evans-Polce Luisa Kcomt Curtiss Engstrom Brady T West Phil Veliz Kate Leary Vita V McCabe Carol J Boyd Source Type: research