LGBTQ+ suicide: A call to action for researchers and governments on the politics, practices, and possibilities of LGBTQ+ suicide prevention

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have consistently been estimated to be disproportionately affected by suicidal ideation and suicide attempts when compared to their cisgender (nontransgender), heterosexual counterparts. However, less is known about why this devastating health inequality exists, how it impacts on distinct communities within LGBTQ+ populations, and how it can be prevented. We call for research,  policy, and practice networks to address these questions as a priority, within the context of a changing legislative landscape that has seen countries that previously hosted progressive legislation protecting LGBTQ+ rights slipping into the regressive habits of history.