Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk - Article 4 - Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination of LGBTQ School Experiences

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This article investigates how institutional betrayal shapes suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviors among LGBTQ students, using a retrospective examination of LGBTQ school experiences. The study is framed through the Minority Stress Model, which links repeated social stressors (including microaggressions, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination) to mental health harms that can persist from youth into adulthood. Background evidence highlights elevated STB prevalence among LGBTQ youth, emphasizing policy relevance for prevention efforts.

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Volume 14, Issue 1

Child and Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Article 4: Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk | Volume 14
Issue 1 Child and Adolescent Suicide
Prevention | Article 4 | | --- | --- | | 2023
Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination of LGBTQ School Experiences
Mavis L. Gallo
University of Oregon, [mgallo@uoregon.edu](mgallo@uoregon.edu)
Mark A. Hammond
University of Oregon, [mhammon5@uoregon.edu](mhammon5@uoregon.edu)
Stephanie Luther
University of Oregon, [sluther3@uoregon.edu](sluther3@uoregon.edu)
Geovanna Rodriguez
University of Oregon, [geovanna@uoregon.edu](geovanna@uoregon.edu)
James Sinclair
University of Oregon, [jamesin@uoregon.edu](jamesin@uoregon.edu)
lelonweipsadfditdioitninl lohtr:s[https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk](https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk) | | Recommended Citation ML Gallo, MA Hammond, S Luther, et al. (2023) "Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination of LGBTQ School Experiences," Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk: Vol. 14: Iss. 1, Article 4. DOI: [https://doi.org/10.58464/2155-5834.1540](https://doi.org/10.58464/2155-5834.1540) Available at: [https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol14/iss1/4](https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol14/iss1/4) The Journal of Applied Research on Children is brought to you for free and open access by CHILDREN AT RISK at DigitalCommons@The Texas Medical Center. It has a "cc by-nc-nd" Creative Commons license" (Attribution NonCommercial No Derivatives) For more information, please [contact](contact digitalcommons@exch.library.tmc.edu)[ digitalcommons@exch.library.tmc.edu](contact digitalcommons@exch.library.tmc.edu) Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination of LGBTQ School Experiences Acknowledgements Thank you to the Center for Institutional Courage for the opportunity to conduct this work. This manuscript is dedicated to to life and memory of Bianca Gomez. Authors Mavis L. Gallo, Mark A. Hammond, Stephanie Luther, Geovanna Rodriguez, James Sinclair, Rhonda N.T. Nese, Marielena R. McWhirter Boisen, Skylar Steffes, James R. Muruthi, and John R. Seeley This article is available in Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk: [https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol14/iss1/4](https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/childrenatrisk/vol14/iss1/4) Institutional Betrayal and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors: A Retrospective Examination of LGBTQ School Experiences Mavis L. Gallo (University of Oregon), Mark A. Hammond (University of Oregon), Stephanie Luther (University of Oregon), Geovanna Rodriguez (University of Oregon), James Sinclair (University of Oregon), Rhonda N.T. Nese (University of Oregon), Marielena R. McWhirter Boisen (University of Oregon), Skylar Steffes (University of Oregon), James R. Muruthi (Drexel University), John R. Seeley (University of Oregon) Suicide is a national public health issue that impacts individuals, communities, and society at large. 1,2 Although suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) affect individuals across the lifespan, STB among youth is especially concerning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported suicide as the second leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds in the United States.3 From 2009 to 2019, there was a 40% increase in feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness among youth, with 36% considering suicide, and 44% reporting having a suicide plan.3 Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) youth are unduly burdened by this issue and face an elevated risk for suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and death by suicide.4,5 The elevated risk for STB among LGBTQ youth has been established by a substantial body of literature and r

FAQs

What topic does Article 4 address in this journal issue?

It examines institutional betrayal and its association with suicidal thoughts and suicidal behaviors among LGBTQ students based on retrospective school experiences.

Which framework guides the analysis of mental health disparities for LGBTQ individuals?

The article uses the Minority Stress Model to explain how repeated stressors such as microaggressions and discrimination contribute to distress and mental health concerns over time.

Why is youth suicide prevention particularly emphasized for LGBTQ populations?

The text notes that LGBTQ youth face elevated risk for suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide death compared with heterosexual peers, supported by multiple studies and sampling methods.

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