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. 2022 Feb 1;52(2):40-45.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803432.31284.34.

Suicide risk and prevention in LGBTQ+ youth

Damon B Cottrell  1 , John D Gonzalez, Phillip T Atchison, Stephanie C Evans, Alyssa Stokes
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Suicide risk and prevention in LGBTQ+ youth

Damon B Cottrell et al. Nursing. .

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (or queer), and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) youth face various forms of bullying and mistreatment that may lead to suicide. Nurses can help recognize, address, and mitigate challenges associated with suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

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