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Are the signs of depression or suicidal behavior different in GLBTQ youth vs. adolescents in general?

April 26, 2017adolescents Behavior depression different glbtq signs suicidal vs youth

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Are the signs of depression or suicidal behavior different in GLBTQ youth vs. adolescents in general?

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The signs are the same, but statistics show that the risk is higher so we must be aware of that risk. They key is that GLBTQ youth have proven quite resilient and not all of them suffer from severe depression and/or suicidal ideation.