A new study has found that LGBT teens are 63 percent more likely to consider suicide compared to heterosexual teens. Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's … [Read more...] about 40 Percent of LGBT High School Students Have Considered Suicide, According to New Study
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San Diego Teen Was Taunted with Anti-Gay Slurs on Social Media Before Killing Himself
A San Diego teen was bullied with homophobic slurs on Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook and his mother went to the school to complain. Hours after an "incident" at school which his mother was told … [Read more...] about San Diego Teen Was Taunted with Anti-Gay Slurs on Social Media Before Killing Himself
Gay Black Man Commits Suicide After Being Bullied By Coworkers at English University
A gay black man committed suicide last March because he felt socially excluded and was being bullied at work in an English university. Andrew Elude Ubogo, an employee at Falmouth University, was … [Read more...] about Gay Black Man Commits Suicide After Being Bullied By Coworkers at English University
Young Gay Autistic Man Called Care Home a ‘Torture Chamber’ in Devastating Suicide Note
A 20-year-old gay autistic UK man who committed suicide left behind a devastating note describing the abuse and homophobic bullying that led to his death. Based in Somerset, UK, Jack Ellis’ sister … [Read more...] about Young Gay Autistic Man Called Care Home a ‘Torture Chamber’ in Devastating Suicide Note
Andrew Christian Model Jorge Ilich Commits Suicide in Miami: REPORTS
26-year-old Andrew Christian model and actor Jorge Ilich died on Sunday night after jumping from a Miami Beach high rise apartment building. According to NBC, police arrived at the Flamingo … [Read more...] about Andrew Christian Model Jorge Ilich Commits Suicide in Miami: REPORTS
Psychotherapist Matthew Dempsey Shares a Heartbreaking Message About Depression: WATCH
Psychotherapist Matthew Dempsey has shared a powerful and personal message about depression following the suicide of a friend, Alex. Dempsey describes how he found about his friend's death on … [Read more...] about Psychotherapist Matthew Dempsey Shares a Heartbreaking Message About Depression: WATCH
Young Gay and Bi Men Six Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide or Self-Harm: REPORT
A new study funded by LGBT charity Stonewall has found that young gay and bisexual men are six times more likely to attempt suicide or self-harm than older men. The London School of Tropical … [Read more...] about Young Gay and Bi Men Six Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide or Self-Harm: REPORT
Illinois Trans Woman Dies After Eating $5 ‘Suicide Pills’ – VIDEO
A 22-year-old Illinois trans woman has died after ingesting imported “suicide pills.” Lucia McCalip bought the "cerbera odollam" or "suicide tree" seeds online for $5. Known as pong seeds, they … [Read more...] about Illinois Trans Woman Dies After Eating $5 ‘Suicide Pills’ – VIDEO
Mormon Leader: We’ll Find Out Whether Church is to Blame for Gay Youth Suicides on Judgment Day
A Mormon leader says the question of whether the church is responsible for a rash of LGBT youth suicides in the wake of its new anti-gay policy will be answered on judgment day. Mama Dragons, a … [Read more...] about Mormon Leader: We’ll Find Out Whether Church is to Blame for Gay Youth Suicides on Judgment Day
Almost Half of Transgender People in Ireland Have Attempted Suicide: VIDEO
Despite the introduction of groundbreaking gender identity law last summer, a new study shows that 40 percent of transgender people in Ireland have attempted suicide at least once. The survey … [Read more...] about Almost Half of Transgender People in Ireland Have Attempted Suicide: VIDEO
