McAndrew, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4681-3261 and Warne, AR
2012,
'Gay children and suicidality: The importance of nurturance'
, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 33 (6)
, pp. 348-354.
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Abstract
Suicidality among young people is a global concern, with international studies demonstrating an increased prevalence among young gay men. Being gay is not inevitably linked to mental illness, but growing up gay in a heterosexist society can compromise mental well being. This qualitative study, using free association narrative interviewing, offers an in-depth understanding of gay men’s experience. One shared experience that emerged was “knowing and not knowing,” the story of gay children growing up in a heterosexist society. This story provides valuable insights for mental health nurses becoming more attuned to the importance of providing professional nurturing of gay children.
Item Type: | Article |
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Themes: | Health and Wellbeing |
Schools: | Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy |
Journal or Publication Title: | Issues in Mental Health Nursing |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
ISSN: | 0161-2840 |
Depositing User: | SL McAndrew |
Date Deposited: | 07 Jun 2012 10:06 |
Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2020 14:17 |
URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/22836 |
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