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Mindfulness and Avoidant Coping: Examining the Behavioral Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among LGB+ College

Matt B Siroty¹, Amber L Pope², Adrian J Bravo¹

¹Department of Psychological Sciences, William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling

|May 20, 2026

Summary

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual (LGB+) individuals face higher risks of suicidal ideation. Mindfulness facets like acting with awareness and non-judging may help reduce this risk among LGB+ college students.

Keywords:

LGB+Suicidal ideation avoidant coping college students coping mindfulness minority stress

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Public Health
Mental Health Disparities

Background:

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, and asexual (LGB+) individuals report higher rates of psychopathology, including suicidal ideation (SI), compared to heterosexual individuals.
Avoidant coping strategies have been linked to increased risk, while mindfulness has shown potential protective effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the roles of avoidant coping and specific mindfulness facets in explaining suicidal ideation disparities among LGB+ college students.
To explore potential mechanisms contributing to heightened SI risk in LGB+ populations.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study involving 927 college students, with 124 identifying as LGB+.
Statistical analyses examined the relationship between sexual orientation, coping styles, mindfulness, and suicidal ideation.

Main Results:

Avoidant coping strategies did not significantly differ between LGB+ and heterosexual students.
Higher levels of 'acting with awareness' and 'non-judging' (mindfulness facets) were associated with attenuated SI risk among LGB+ individuals.

Conclusions:

Mindfulness-based interventions, particularly those focusing on present moment awareness and non-judgmental acceptance, may be beneficial for mitigating SI among LGB+ college students.
Addressing minority stressors through mindfulness could be a valuable counseling approach to reduce mental health disparities in the LGB+ community.