Bisexual Teens at Highest Risk of Bullying and Suicide

http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/11/02/bisexual-teens-at-highest-risk-of-bullying-and-suicide/30961.html

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and those questioning their sexuality are at greater risk of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, bullying by their peers and truancy, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois.

The study, published in the October issue of the journal Educational Researcher, also revealed some striking differences among the various groups of sexual minority youth.

The study, based upon anonymous online surveys of more than 13,000 middle and high school students in Dane County, Wis., included a set of eight questions with low-probability responses that were used to screen out mischievous responders, according to researchers.