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Family Perspectives

Abstract

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 15-29 around the world. This literature review examines some of the reasons why adolescents are likely to experience suicidal ideation and emphasizes why queer adolescence are at a much greater risk for suicidal ideation (Li Kitts, 2005; McDermott et al., 2018; Wichstrøm & Hegna, 2003). Bullying and lack of parental support were found to be the greatest contributors for queer adolescence experiencing suicidal ideation (Czyz et al., 2018; Sultana et al., 2023; Wedell, 2024). Bullying and lack of parental acceptance has been found to increase levels of emotional distress and depression (Sultana et al., 2023). These negative social and relational interactions are also more prevalent in the lives of queer adolescence which is why queer teens are four to seven times more likely to consider suicide (Li Kitts, 2005; McDermott et al., 2018; Wichstrøm & Hegna, 2003). Future research surrounding suicidal ideation of queer teens should look at potential protective factors that social support has against suicidal ideation.

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