Experiences and Mental Health Outcomes among Intersex LGBTQ+ Young People
OCT. 24, 2024 — Over three-quarters (77%) of intersex LGBTQ+ young people reported that someone in their life attempted to change their LGBTQ+ identity.
State-level anti-transgender laws increase past-year suicide attempts among transgender and non-binary young people in the USA
SEP. 26, 2024 — “It is without question that anti-transgender policies, and the dangerous rhetoric surrounding them, take a measurable toll on the health and safety of transgender and nonbinary young people all across the country.” -Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project
Mental Health Care Access and Use among LGBTQ+ Young People
SEP. 4, 2024 — Three quarters (75%) of LGBTQ+ young people who use hotline or crisis services have considered suicide in the past year.
Anti-LGBTQ+ School Policies and LGBTQ+ Young People
AUG. 21, 2024 — Attending a school with even one anti-LGBTQ+ policy is associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and past-year suicide attempts for young LGBTQ+ students.
Climate Change Concerns, Climate Change Risk, and Mental Health Among LGBTQ+ Young People
JUL. 17, 2024 — LGBTQ+ young people report high levels of climate change anxiety, with the majority (55%) reporting that they worry about it frequently.
The Relationship Between Firearms, Mass Shootings and Suicide Risk among LGBTQ+ Young People
JUN. 6, 2024 — The presence of a firearm in the home was associated with a 17% higher odds of attempting suicide in the past year. Being impacted or knowing someone impacted by a mass shooting was associated with a 32% higher odds of attempting suicide in the last year.