Reduce suicidal thoughts in lesbian, gay, or bisexual high school students — LGBT‑06

Status: Baseline only

  
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Baseline only

Most Recent Data:
57.8 percent (2021)

Target:
52.3 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
57.8 percent of sexual minority students in grades 9 through 12 reported that they experienced suicidal ideation in the past 12 months in 2021 2

Reduce suicidal ideation among sexual minority (lesbian, gay, or bisexual) high school students, including those who seriously considered suicide, made a plan, or made an attempt in the past year

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

Summary

High school students who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual are much more likely to think about suicide than those who identify as heterosexual. Community- and family-based interventions that reduce risky behaviors like alcohol and drug use in lesbian, gay, and bisexual high school students may help reduce thoughts of suicide.



1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.