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Abstract
This study applied the minority stress model to examine the impact of sexual minority-specific harassment on mental health outcomes among 11th-grade students in Oregon, using data from the 2006–2009 Oregon Healthy Teens Survey (n=1,087). Logistic regression analyses revealed that sexual minority youth experiencing harassment had significantly higher odds of depression (OR=1.65), suicidal ideation (OR=1.75), and suicide attempts (OR=1.84) compared to those without harassment. Moderation by sex indicated the importance of intersecting identities. Findings underscore the need for school policies addressing homophobic and bias-based bullying to reduce mental health disparities.