Suicide attempts among high school students fell by an average of 7% following implementation of same-sex marriage laws,say researchersLegalisation of same-sex marriage in US states has been linked to a drop in suicide attempts among teenagers.
Researchers say suicide attempts among high school students fell by an average of 7% following the implementation of the legislation. The impact was especially meaningful among homosexual, lesbian and bisexual teenagers, or for whom the passing of same-sex marriage laws was linked to a 14% drop in suicide attempts. Related: Psychiatrists say same-sex marriage ban has 'deleterious' mental health impact Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com