Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for papers

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Peer reviewed studies. Any geographical location. English language. Empirical quantitative studies, following cross-sectional, prospective, longitudinal, cohort and case–control designs. Studies must consider factors associated with or predictive of self-harm, suicidal ideation or suicidal behaviour. Participants must be young people (12–25 years). Participants who are identified or self-identified as any sexual or gender minority or member of LGBTQ+. Participants who have had an experience of self-harm, suicidal ideation or behaviour.

Non-peer reviewed literature. Not English language. Grey literature such as theses, dissertation or conference proceedings. Articles such as commentaries, reviews, editorial or opinion pieces. Empirical qualitative studies. Sample not aged between 12 and 25 years, for example, adults 26 years and above or children 12 years and under. Participants who are identified as heterosexual or not part of sexual or gender minority. Participants who have no experience of self-harm, suicidal ideation or suicidal behaviour.

LGBTQ+, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning.