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TrevorTalks Unpacks Talking About Suicide Safely

One of the hardest topics to talk about is suicide. Many of us may know people who have attempted or lost their lives to suicide, but talking about it can often feel taboo. We live in a society that sweeps a lot of tough conversations under the rug. In 2017, a person died by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10-14, and the third leading cause for young people ages 15-24. Suicide is currently considered a public health crisis in the United States. But even though it’s such a common cause…
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The Importance of Safe Language On Social Media

Yesterday, The Trevor Project learned that someone commented on one of our Facebook posts about a judicial opinion regarding the use of conversion therapy on minors in a way that could have been interpreted as condoning violence against the judiciary. The Trevor Project did not write or publish this comment, and given our audiences and the nature of our work, violent or threatening statements on our social media platforms are not tolerated; such posts, including this one, are promptly removed.  As a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, The Trevor Project regularly sees unsafe language that many use on…
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The Trevor Project Releases Animal Crossing Clothing to Help Prevent LGBTQ Youth Suicide

The Trevor Project released its first digital clothing collection today in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to commemorate National Suicide Prevention Month this September. The widely popular game is recognized as an escape that can help players foster positive mental health and hone their focus on in-game tasks, all set to a soothing soundtrack – instead of focusing on barrages of anxiety-inducing news. The limited edition t-shirts, hats, and more will be available for download beginning today. Designed via NookPhone, the clothes signal that wearers support LGBTQ youth and want to raise awareness of suicide prevention best practices. During a time of…