SynthesisJournal of homosexuality2018
Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors for Depression Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth: A Systematic Review.
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78 citing papers in PubMed, 11 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 223 citations in OpenAlex.
- Social support and internalizing psychopathology among sexual and gender minority individuals: A meta-analysis.Clinical psychology review · 2026Pooled it
- Recommendation on screening adults for depression using a screening tool.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2025Guideline
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- Prevalence, severity and risk factors for mental disorders among sexual and gender minority young people: a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence, severity and risk factors of psychiatric disorders amongst sexual and gender diverse young people during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Clinical child psychology and psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- Associations between constructs related to social relationships and mental health conditions and symptoms: an umbrella review.BMC psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Relationships between internalized stigma and depression and suicide risk among queer youth in the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- The association between adverse childhood experiences and common mental disorders and suicidality: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- The roles of school in supporting LGBTQ+ youth: A systematic review and ecological framework for understanding risk for suicide-related thoughts and behaviors.Journal of school psychology · 2022Pooled it
- LGBTQI + Migrants: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework of Health, Safety and Wellbeing during Migration.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Behavioural, psychiatric and psychosocial factors associated with aggressive behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review and narrative analysis.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2021Pooled it
- Familias con Orgullo: Pilot Study of a Family Intervention for Latinx Sexual Minority Youth to Prevent Drug Use, Sexual Risk Behavior, and Depressive Symptoms.Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · 2024Trial
- Mental health disparities in LGBTQIA+ populations: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2026Article
- Bullying Victimization and Mattering: An Analysis of Adolescent Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Source of Strength and Relational Catalyst Support: Pathways to Personal Growth and Thriving Among Sexually and Gender-Diverse Young Adults.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Associations of discrimination, mental health symptoms, and substance use among sexual and gender minority young adults: Differences by type and source of social support.Addictive behaviors reports · 2026Article
- Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Among Asian American Sexual and Gender Minoritized Youth Experiencing SOGIE- and Race-Based Bullying: A Multivariate Analysis of the Role of Social Support.Annals of LGBTQ public and population health · 2026Article
- "We Want Our Therapist to Talk With Us About Sexuality and Gender Diversity": Qualitative Perspectives of Adolescents and Professionals in Youth Mental Health Care.Clinical child psychology and psychiatry · 2026Article
- Bisexuality, romantic relationships, and depression: The role of relationship quality.Social science & medicine (1982) · 2026Article
- Mindfulness and Avoidant Coping: Examining the Behavioral Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among LGB+ College Students.Journal of LGBTQ issues in counseling · 2026Article
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Abstract
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer (LGBQ) youth suffer from depression. Identifying modifiable risk and protective factors for depression can inform the development of psychosocial interventions. The aim of this review is to evaluate the methodological characteristics and summarize the substantive findings of studies examining psychosocial risk and protective factors for depression among LGBQ youth. Eight bibliographic databases were searched, and 35 studies that met all inclusion criteria were included for review. Results show that prominent risk factors for depression include internalized LGBQ-related oppression, stress from hiding and managing a socially stigmatized identity, maladaptive coping, parental rejection, abuse and other traumatic events, negative interpersonal interactions, negative religious experiences, school bullying victimization, and violence victimization in community settings. Prominent protective factors include a positive LGBQ identity, self-esteem, social support from friends, and family support. LGBQ youth may face an array of threats to their mental health originating from multiple socioecological levels.
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