Homophobia and discrimination can negatively impact the mental health of LGBT individuals and increase their risk of suicide. A study found that heterosexual university students held more negative attitudes towards the suicide of gay and lesbian peers compared to heterosexual peers. As a nurse, I would provide compassionate care to all patients and be sensitive to how discrimination may contribute to their mental health issues or suicidal thoughts.

1. Can Homophobia Lead to Suicide?

2. Molloy, M., & McLaren, S. (2004). The attitudes of Australian heterosexual university students toward the suicide of gay, lesbian and heterosexual peers. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues In Education, 2(2), 27-51. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

3. You are working as a nurse in the Rutgers Student Health Center. What would you do?