Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

DEC. 17, 2019 — This research brief utilizes data from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System to examine suicide deaths among U.S. youth ages 10–24.

JAN. 29, 2020 — Gender-affirming care has been shown to reduce suicide ideation and attempts in transgender individuals, along with social support, familial support, and reduction of discrimination.

FEB. 13, 2020 — Despite having similar rates of mental health disparities, Black LGBTQ youth are significantly less likely to receive professional care.

MAR. 26, 2020 — A clear understanding of disparities in substance use by sexual identity among not only high school students, but also those ages 18–25, is necessary to inform national prevention strategies, advocate for policy changes, and advance research.

APR. 14, 2020 — Rates of sharing with parents were significantly higher among youth who did not report hearing their parents use religion to say negative things about being LGBTQ.

MAY. 13, 2020 — API youth were significantly less likely than non-API youth to share their LGBTQ identity with parents; however, they were just as likely to share with friends.