‘Allow me to speak, not my scars’: Discourses of LGBTQIAPN+ people on suicide

Abstract

Suicide is a global, multifaceted and multifactorial event, claiming the lives of 703,000 people worldwide each year. Suicidal behavior has been observed more frequently among LGBTQIAPN+ people, when compared to the cis-heterosexual population. This phenomenon in this population is underreported and underreported, and is ignored in death certificates, self-inflicted violence notification forms, and causes of death, making it impossible to verify official figures, demonstrating the government’s neglect. The general objective of this paper was to analyze the discourse of LGBTQIAPN+ people on suicide. This is a qualitative study in public health, using interviews for data collection and data analysis using the theoretical framework of Schizoanalysis, by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. Twelve LGBTQIAPN+ people were interviewed, living in 4 cities (Cariacica, Serra, Vila Velha e Vitória) in Greater Vitória-ES, who were selected using the snowball technique. It was concluded that violence, discrimination and social exclusion weaken the mental health of these individuals, which can lead to illness and the development of suicidal behavior. People emphasize that health services can help by providing support, ensuring the transgender process, sexual health and psychological assistance.