Abstract
Abstract This chapter considers the frequency of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among sexual and gender diverse (SGD) youth. Compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, SGD youth report higher rates of NSSI within the past year and across the lifespan. The chapter looks into the Minority Stress Model, which highlights the SGD youth’s experiences of stigma, discrimination, victimization, violence, rejection, and prejudice. The most powerful reductions in minority stress will likely occur once SGD youth have regular access to safe and affirming environments. The chapter clarifies that no evidence-based interventions are currently available to target this specific population aside from Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Youth, which was designed for suicidal sexual minority youth.
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