Author : Samskruthi madireddy, sahithi madireddy
Keyword : Lgbt, suicide, mental health, students, stigma, victimization,
Subject : Psychological
Article Type : Review article
DOI : 10.12691/education-8-9-7
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Abstract : As key centers for adolescent development, schools present sites for intervention ensuring the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) students. Given mounting evidence on the association between LGBTQ+ identities, negative school climates, and disparities in mental health and suicidality, schools must maintain inclusive environments. This review focuses on strategies for schools to emerge as gateways to improved mental health and resilience among LGBTQ+ students. This study provides clear recommendations, including supporting anti-bullying policies, LGBTQ+-inclusive curricula, and safe spaces, for counselors, educators, school policy makers, and other stakeholders in school ecosystems to intervene professionally on behalf of LGBTQ+ students. The implications of this study help school counselors to be catalysts moving schools to better serve LGBTQ+ students.
Article by : Samskruthi Madireddy
Article add date : 2020-09-15
How to cite : Samskruthi madireddy, sahithi madireddy. (2020-September-15). Strategies for schools to prevent psychosocial stress, stigma, and suicidality risks among lgbtq+ students. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/246