Mindfulness and Avoidant Coping: Examining the Behavioral Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among LGB+ College Students.
Journal of LGBTQ issues in counseling May 4, 2026 Matt B Siroty, Amber L Pope, Adrian J. Bravo
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual (LGB+) individuals experience heightened psychopathology compared to heterosexual counterparts, including suicidal ideation (SI). Previous research has indicated risks of avoidant coping and protective effects of mindfulness on these disparities. We examined how these factors contribute to differences in SI among college students (n = 927, 124...
DOI: 10.1080/26924951.2026.2628752 (opens in new tab)
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Mindfulness
College students
Suicidal ideation
Minority stress
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