Gay children and suicidality: The importance of nurturance

McAndrew, S 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
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:	09 Aug 2017 05:22
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/22836

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