Suicide among gay and lesbian adolescents and young adults: A review of the literature

This paper explores the issue of suicide among Say and lesbian adolescents: and young adults, as well as provides information to guide clinicians in w orking effectively with this population. The theoretical perspectives on ho mosexual identity development by Troiden, Cass, and Lewis are discussed in connection with Durkheim's Suicide Theory anti various theoretical risk fac tors, as well as implications for social work practice. This paper is inten ded to be: utilized as a tool during the assessment phase of treatment with an adolescent or young adult who may be questioning his or her sexuality.