Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

NOV. 16, 2020 — The compounding effects of discrimination indicate that AI/AN youth who are Two-Spirit/LGBTQ are also placed at greater risk for suicide by exposure to both LGBTQ-based stigma and racism.

OCT. 26, 2020 — There has been a lack of research on asexuality, despite growing calls from within the asexual community for increased visibility and awareness. Even less is known about asexual youth. Using data from The Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, this brief explores sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health indicators among asexual youth.

OCT. 6, 2020 — Both LGBTQ youth and Black youth report higher rates of poor mental health. However, very little research has quantitatively explored outcomes specific to Black LGBTQ youth.

SEP. 24, 2020 — Latinx LGBTQ youth were 30% more likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year compared to non-Latinx LGBTQ youth.

AUG. 31, 2020 — Although LGBTQ youth are less likely to participate in sports than their straight and cisgender peers, their involvement in sports is associated with similar positive and negative factors.

AUG. 18, 2020 — For marginalized communities, COVID-19 exacerbates structural inequalities that already exist, particularly among those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. COVID-19 has negative impacts on not only physical health, but also mental health.