Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

JAN. 14, 2026 — LGBTQ+ youth who experienced victimization and discrimination based on their LGBTQ+ identity reported higher rates of current substance use (60% and 57%, respectively) compared to youth who did not report these experiences (51% and 50%, respectively).

DEC. 10, 2025 — Less than half (46%) of transgender and nonbinary young people reported that their pronouns were respected by a lot, most, or all of the people in their lives.

NOV. 5, 2025 — Though most LGBTQ+ young people were motivated to take political action, TGNB young people had higher rates of motivation, with half also reporting at least one LGBTQ+-related political concern.

OCT. 1, 2025 — School policies that specifically prohibit all forms of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying were associated with lower rates of in-person bullying at school and lower past-year suicide attempts among LGBTQ+ youth.

SEP. 17, 2025 — Most LGBTQ+ young people agreed that they go online to connect with people because it is difficult finding others to relate to and connect with in their daily lives.

AUG. 13, 2025 — TGNB young people of color who receive high levels of social support from their families have greater access to care, better mental health, and are less likely to consider or attempt suicide than those with low or moderate levels of family support.