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March 15, 2026Archives of Suicide Research1 citations

Disparities in Suicidal Ideation and Planning and Unmet Need for Mental Health Services Between Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Adults in the United States

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JSJohn StandringKIKiyan IraniJPJames H. Y. Poh

Key Points

  • To examine disparities in suicidal ideation and planning among heterosexual and sexual minority adults.
  • Cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States
  • Comparison of suicidal ideation and planning between heterosexual and sexual minority groups
  • Assessment of unmet need for mental health services
  • Higher levels of suicidal ideation reported in sexual minority adults compared to heterosexual adults
  • Significant unmet need for mental health services identified among sexual minority individuals
  • Stigma identified as a contributing factor to suicidal outcomes in sexual minority individuals

Abstract

These findings suggest that factors beyond service access, such as stigma, may contribute to suicidal outcomes among sexual minority individuals, highlighting the need for tailored interventions addressing their specific barriers.

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Standring et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b606ea83145bc643d1d4eehttps://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2026.2641548
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