Hillside Blog - Suicidal Thoughts

LGBTQ Suicide Rates — Why LGBTQ Communities Are at Higher Risk

LGBTQ Suicide Rates — Why LGBTQ Communities Are at Higher Risk

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / June 30, 2023

Members of the LGBTQ community are at a higher risk of suicide than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Studies show LGBTQ individuals are up to three…

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How Do Suicides Differ Among Minority Communities?

How Do Suicides Differ Among Minority Communities?

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / May 25, 2023

Suicide is complex, and people with specific backgrounds and identities are at higher risk. Specifically, minority communities face disproportionate factors linked to suicide, like substance…

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Adolescent Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs & Protective Factors

Adolescent Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs & Protective Factors

By Gaan Akers, LPC, NCC / January 12, 2022

Adolescent suicide can be a difficult topic to face, but it is one of the most important concepts for parents and guardians to recognize to…

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