Suicide & LGBTQA+ Communities - CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ON SUICIDE 47.7%

Therefore, advocating for improvements in the wider social and in seven heterosexual people political environments and access to basic human rights for LGBTQA+ (15.3%) people are a crucial foundation for suicide prevention efforts. [...] As such, it is not possible to estimate the true rate of self-harm and suicide in LGBTQA+ communities, and More than one in four trans there is an urgent need for high quality, inclusive research into the needs people (28.5%) had seriously and experiences of LGBTQA+ individuals globally. [...] If it is safe to do so, utilize resources from NGOs in your country to learn how to advocate for LGBTQA+ inclusive laws and regulations at the local, regional, and national level Where safe and possible, support or volunteer for a local LGBTQA+ suicide prevention organization. [...] Utilize resources from NGOs in your country to learn how to advocate for LGBTQA+ inclusive laws and regulations at the local, regional, and national level Speak with friends and family about the importance of acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQA+ community. [...] Understand and follow best practice guidelines for collecting data on LGBTQA+ identities and experiences (regardless of whether your research is LGBTQA+ specific) Partner with LGBTQA+ communities and organisations to identify research gaps and priorities, and co-produce culturally responsive research.