Citation

Delcourt ML, Tung I, Northrup JB, Berona J, Stepp SD, Hipwell AE, Keenan K. J. Gay Lesbian Ment. Health 2021; 25(4): 383-393.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19359705.2021.1876804

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE: Adolescent suicidal ideation (SI) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are associated with depression, but few studies adequately represent sexual minorities. This study investigated whether the association between SI/NSSI and depression varies by sexual orientation.

METHOD: SI, NSSI, sexual orientation, and depressive symptoms were measured in a community sample of adolescent girls (n = 1,803).

RESULTS: Sexual orientation and depression accounted for unique risk for SI and NSSI in logistic regressions. Sexual orientation moderated the association between depression and NSSI.

CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that depression is a less specific predictor of NSSI among sexual minority adolescents compared to their heterosexual peers and indicate a need for future research to delineate which psychosocial factors better account for NSSI risk. © 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; Mental Health; Adolescence; depression; sexual minority