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).

FEB. 18, 2026 — LGBTQ+ young people with more recent exposure to conversion therapy reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide in the past year than those with less recent exposure.

MAR. 31, 2026 — TGNB young people who report greater gender euphoria had 37% lower odds of seriously considering suicide in the past year.

APR. 22, 2026 — LGBTQ+ young people who said that their sexual orientation or gender identity was very important to them were less likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year than those who said these identities were not important to them.

MAY. 20, 2026 — Hotline or crisis services were used by LGBTQ+ young people reporting higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts compared to those who used other psychological or emotional counseling services. Additionally, more than half of surveyed youth had heard of the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

JUN. 10, 2026 — LGBTQ+ young people who report higher levels of personal growth are less likely to have considered or attempted suicide in the past year.