Mediators of increased self-harm and suicidal ideation in sexual minority youth: a longitudinal study.
Olakunle Ayokunmi OginniE J RobinsonA JonesQ RahmanK A RimesPublished in: Psychological medicine (2018)
Lower self-esteem and increased depressive symptoms partly explain the increased risk for later suicidal ideation and self-harm in sexual minority youth. Preventive strategies could include self-esteem-enhancing or protecting interventions, especially in female sexual minority youth, and treatment of depression.