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Perspectives of LGBTQA+ young people on suicide prevention services in Australia

LGBTQA + people are less likely to access mental health care despite an increased risk of adverse mental health outcomes including suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The present study aimed to explore Australian LGBTQA + young people's perceptions of key factors associated with access to suicide prevention services.

Citation:
Paciente R, Morgan H, Cook A, Perry Y, Lin A, Strauss P. Perspectives of LGBTQA+ young people on suicide prevention services in Australia. SSM – Qualitative Research in Health. 2024;5;100430.

Keywords:
LGBTQA+; Mental health; Suicidality; Suicide prevention services

Abstract:
LGBTQA + people are less likely to access mental health care despite an increased risk of adverse mental health outcomes including suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The present study aimed to explore Australian LGBTQA + young people's perceptions of key factors associated with access to suicide prevention services.