Depression and Suicidality in Gay Men: Implications for Health Care Providers
Gay men are a subgroup vulnerable to depression and suicidality. The prevalence of depression among gay men is three times higher than the general adult population. Because depression is a known risk factor for suicide, gay men are also at high risk for suicidality. Despite the high prevalence of de...
Main Authors: | Carrie Lee NP(F), MScN, John L. Oliffe RN, PhD, Mary T. Kelly MA, Olivier Ferlatte PhD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-07-01
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Series: | American Journal of Men's Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988316685492 |
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