Wow I didn’t know that.
A big takeaway from that article;
“In April 2025, the agency reported that people identifying as LGB+ had more than double the risk of suicide and two-and-a-half times the risk of intentional self-harm compared with straight or heterosexual people”
… screams volumes.
I think this is very important:
[Suicide is preventable, but it rarely has a single cause. What these findings make clear is that living in today’s society still places a heavier burden on sexual minority people, particularly the young. That burden shows up not only in mental health statistics, but in patterns of physical illness and early death. If sexual minority young people were able to grow up in safer, more inclusive environments, these stark inequalities might not exist. The emerging evidence suggests they are not inevitable. They are shaped by social conditions and, at least in part, they can be changed.]–per the article
I think stigma also contributes to the high rate of suicide among people with schizophrenia:
[Yes, the high rate of suicide among people with schizophrenia is significantly driven by both societal and internalized stigma, which act as major psychological stressors. Stigma contributes to depression, hopelessness, and reduced treatment adherence, creating a cycle that increases suicidal ideation and attempts.
Key Connections Between Stigma and Suicide in Schizophrenia Internalized Stigma (Self-Stigma): When individuals with schizophrenia accept negative societal beliefs about their illness, it leads to lower self-esteem, depression, and social withdrawal, which are strong predictors of suicide risk.
Social Isolation and Discrimination: Stigma causes people with schizophrenia to experience social rejection, loss of employment, and broken relationships, contributing to a sense of profound loneliness and loss of purpose.
Reduced Care Access: The fear of being labeled “crazy” or “violent” often prevents individuals from seeking help or complying with treatment, worsening symptoms and increasing the risk of crisis.
Impact of Insight: Paradoxically, individuals with higher levels of insight into their condition may experience greater distress and stigma-induced depression, increasing their suicide risk. Research indicates that stigma, along with factors like depression, hopelessness, and the illness itself, plays a crucial role in the high mortality rate from suicide in this population.]–AI Overview