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Self Harm and Suicide Risk for Same-Sex Attracted Young People: A Family Perspective.

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Brown, Rhonda – Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2002

Presents an overview of the risks of self-harm and suicide and in particular the importance of family in mental health outcomes for same-sex attracted young people. Mental health workers can assist families gain confidence in dealing with the news that a young person is same-sex attracted. Implications for practitioners and a model for affirmative…

Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling Techniques, Disclosure, Family Counseling

"It's a Catch-22": Same-Sex-Attracted Young People on Coming Out to Parents.

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Hillier, Lynne – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2002

Explores teen-initiated communication with parents about same-sex attraction, coming out, and adolescent sexuality. Reports the findings of a qualitative study on teen and parent reactions as well as a number of strategies which emerged that may help maintain healthy relationships in the face of developing sexuality. (Author/SD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Disclosure, Emotional Response, Family Communication