title: Are LGBT populations at a higher risk for suicidal behaviors in Australia? Research findings and implications.
abstract: The aim of this article is to review the Australian literature about suicidality in minority sexual identity and/or behavior groups in order to determine the evidence base for their reported higher vulnerability to suicidal behaviors than heterosexual and non-transgendered individuals in the Australian context, as well as to identify the factors that are predictive of suicidal behaviors in these groups in Australia. A literature search for all available years (until the end of 2012) was conducted using the databases Scopus, Medline, and Proquest for articles published in English in peer-reviewed academic journals. All peer-reviewed publications that provided empirical evidence for prevalence and predictive factors of suicidal behaviors among LGBT individuals (or a subset thereof) in Australia were included. Reference lists were also scrutinized to identify "gray" literature for inclusion. The results revealed that there is only limited research from Australia. Nevertheless, although no population-based studies have been published, research indicates that sexual minorities are indeed at a higher risk for suicidal behaviors. In order to further the understanding of suicidal behaviors and potential prevention among LGBT groups in the Australia, further research is needed, particularly on fatal suicidal behaviors.
authors.affiliation: a Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention , Griffith University , Nathan , Queensland , Australia.
authors.forename: Delaney M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Skerrett
authors.forename: Kairi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kõlves
authors.forename: Diego
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: De Leo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001315:Australia; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D057545:Social Stigma; D013240:Stereotyping; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Australia; bisexual; gay; intersex; lesbian; self-harm; suicide; transgender