Highlights:
LGBTQ+ youth are more vulnerable to suicidal thoughts after seeing identity-specific negative news
General negative news doesn’t have the same impact on LGBTQ+ suicidal ideation
Expectations of rejection play a key role in how negative news affects LGBTQ+ mental health
Imagine scrolling through the phone, minding your own business, and suddenly- bam!- there is a headline about another harmful anti-LGBTQ+ policy or a tragic event involving an LGBTQ+ individual....
