The Relationship between Sexual Orientation and Risk for Suicide: Research Findings and Future Directions for Research and Prevention.

This article reviews evidence for a link between suicide or suicidal behavior and sexual orientation by: 1) reviewing studies of the rates of completed and attempted suicide for gay, lesbian and bisexual people compared to the general population; 2) examining possible risk factors; 3) outlining opportunities for prevention; and 4) providing directions for future research. (BF)