Teen girls are facing an increased risk of suicide − and stress related to sexual identity might be contributing to it
- Written by Joseph Cimpian, Professor of Economics and Education Policy, New York University
In 2021, about 48% of LGBQ females considered suicide, compared with roughly 20% of heterosexual females, data shows.bymuratdeniz/iStock/Getty Images PlusThe alarming national rise in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among teenage girls has made headlines recently. Experts point to social media, cyberbullying and COVID-19 as potential new sources...