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Data makes a difference.
We believe that research has the opportunity to save LGBTQ+ lives and reveal problems that need solving.
Latest Research from The Trevor Project
We are committed to producing innovative research that brings knowledge and clinical implications to the field of LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide research. We accomplish this by leading the development, execution, and analysis of survey data collected from LGBTQ+ young people. We translate these findings and statistics to inform evidence-based policies and practices.
“You are Beautiful”: Advice and Encouragement For LGBTQ+ Young People From LGBTQ+ Young People
DEC. 11, 2024 — LGBTQ+ young people advise their peers to accept themselves, avoid negativity, find community, and practice perseverance.
How to Best Support Transgender and Nonbinary Young People
NOV. 13, 2024 — For transgender and nonbinary young people, parent and caregiver support was significantly associated with lower suicide risk.
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.
National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
Amplifying the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people across the U.S., these data underscore the harmful impact that anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and politics can have on youth mental health, while also giving us a roadmap to better support and uplift the LGBTQ+ young people in our lives.
Ongoing Research Initiatives
Project SPARK
(Studying Protective And RisK factors: A Longitudinal Mental Health and Experiences Study among LGBTQ+ Young People)
Our two-year longitudinal study is currently collecting data from enrolled LGBTQ+ young people to track how their experiences impact their mental health over time. Preliminary findings will be released next year!
U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
Our National Survey gathers important data on the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people. If you’re LGBTQ+ and between the ages of 13 and 24, take the 2025 National Survey when it opens next year!