Suicidality and depression disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual youth: a meta-analytic review.
- Marshal, Michael P
- Dietz, Laura J
- Friedman, Mark S
- Stall, Ron
- Smith, Helen A
- McGinley, James
- Thoma, Brian C
- Murray, Pamela J
- D'Augelli, Anthony R
- Brent, David A
DOIAbstract
PURPOSE: To examine disparities between sexual minority youth (SMY) and heterosexual youth in rates of suicidality and depression symptoms.\ud \ud METHODS: Separate meta-analyses were conducted to examine suicidality and depression disparities. Studies were included if the average age of the participants was <18 years, and if suicidality or depression symptoms were compared across SMY and heterosexual youth.\ud \ud RESULTS: SMY reported significantly higher rates of suicidality (odds ratio [OR] = 2.92) and depression symptoms (standardized mean difference, d = .33) as compared with the heterosexual youth. Disparities increased with the increase in the severity of suicidality (ideation [OR = 1.96], intent/plans [OR = 2.20], suicide attempts ...
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