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A Third of The Trevor Project's Increase in Post-Election Crisis Contacts Identify as BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth

BY: Trevor News
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The Trevor Project’s classic crisis services experienced significantly increased volume related to the election over the last few days (pre-election, post-election). A third of those crisis contacts identified as BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people.

The viral NBC News exit polls indicate that a majority (85%) of Black people voted for VP Harris, which includes a larger majority of Black women (91%). 

“Recognizing that the vast majority of Black voters voted for VP Harris, it makes sense that Black LGBTQ+ young people might be experiencing negative mental health outcomes following the election results. For LGBTQ+ young people, including BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people, we know that they can experience marginalization, and are at higher risk for discrimination, seriously considering suicide, and suicide attempts.” -Jaymes Black, CEO for The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project’s research shows that Black LGBTQ+ youth often report mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation.

2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People

  • 14% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the past year, compared to 10% of white LGBTQ+ young people
  • 11% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people have been physically threatened or harmed in the past year
  • 36% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people have felt discriminated against in the past year

Research Report: Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth

  • 44% of Black LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months, including 59% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth
  • 55% of Black LGBTQ youth reported symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in the past two weeks, including 70% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth
  • 63% of Black LGBTQ youth report symptoms of major depressive disorder including 71% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth
  • Self-harm was reported in 44% of Black LGBTQ youth, including 61% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth
  • 49% of Black LGBTQ youth reported wanting psychological or emotional counseling from a mental health professional in the past 12 months, but not being able to get it

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