Suicide, depression and sexual and gender minorities: posts published on personal blogs

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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2020.168145

Keywords:

Suicide, Depression, Sexual and gender minorities, Blog, Internet

Abstract

Objective: the aim of the study was to analyze posts on suicide, depression, and the LGBT population on Tumblr® platform blogs. Method: a study with a qualitative approach, which submitted to thematic analysis posts identified from the search for keywords related to suicidal behavior and LGBT population on the TUMBLR platform. Results: 14 blogs were identified, with 916 posts. The main topics addressed were related to intense suffering, self-destructive behaviors, emotional vulnerability, rejection and self-depreciation. Conclusion: these themes reveal important needs to be investigated and addressed in interventions to promote mental
health in the LGBT community at the individual and collective levels.

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Author Biography

  • Elias Teixeira de Oliveira, Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

    Registred Nuse graduated at University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing

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2020-08-31

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2020): Self-inflicted violence (non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior)

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de Oliveira, E. T., & Vedana, K. G. G. (2020). Suicide, depression and sexual and gender minorities: posts published on personal blogs. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 16(4), 32-38. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.smad.2020.168145

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