TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Development of best practice guidelines for clinical and community service providers to prevent suicide in LGBTQA+ young people: a Delphi expert consensus study
JO  - Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
A1  - Strauss, Penelope
A1  - Marion, Larissa
A1  - Hill, Nicole Tm
A1  - Gilbey, Dylan
A1  - Waters, Zoe
A1  - Moore, Julia K.
A1  - Costanza, Marco
A1  - Lamblin, Michelle
A1  - Robinson, Jo
A1  - Lin, Ashleigh
A1  - Perry, Yael
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop best practice guidelines for preventing suicide and reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviours in LGBTQA+ young people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, asexual, and those of other diverse sexualities and genders) within clinical and community service settings in Australia. <br><br>METHODS: We conducted a Delphi expert consensus study. A systematic literature search and interviews with key informants informed an initial 270-item questionnaire. Two expert panels completed the questionnaire, delivered over two rounds: (1) Australian professionals with expertise in LGBTQA+ mental health/suicide prevention and (2) Australian LGBTQA+ young people aged 14-25 with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours. Items endorsed as 'essential' or 'important' by >80% of both expert panels were included in the guidelines. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 115 people participated in the Delphi process; n = 52 professionals completed Round 1, and n = 42 completed Round 2; n = 63 LGBTQA+ young people completed Round 1, and n = 50 completed Round 2. A total of 290 items were included in the guidelines and grouped into: (1) general principles for creating an affirming and inclusive environment for LGBTQA+ young people; (2) assessing suicide risk and working with suicidal LGBTQA+ young people; (3) considerations for specific LGBTQA+ populations; and (4) advocating for LGBTQA+ young people. <br><br>CONCLUSION: These guidelines are the first of their kind in Australia. They provide practical support to service providers regardless of prior training in LGBTQ+ identities or mental health, with the aim of reducing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and preventing suicide, in LGBTQA+ young people.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0004-8674
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00048674231223697
ID  - ref1
ER  -