Crisis in Youth Mental Health: A Focus on Suicidality Among LGBTQIA+ Adolescents in the United States

This paper investigates the escalating crisis in youth mental health within the United States, with a particular focus on the significantly heightened rates of suicidality among LGBTQIA+ adolescents. It explores the contributing factors, including discrimination, identity-related stress, lack of social support, and inadequate mental health services. The paper also discusses the urgent need for intervention strategies to address this public health crisis.