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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.

The Impact of Houselessness and Food Insecurity on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
APR. 23, 2025 — LGBTQ+ young people with a history of houselessness had over twice the rate of attempting suicide in the past year than those who have never been houseless (24% vs. 9%).
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The Mental Health and Experiences of LGBTQ+ Young People in the Rural U.S.
MAR. 19, 2025 — LGBTQ+ young people living in rural areas were half as likely as those in non-rural areas to say their community was supportive of LGBTQ+ people (34% vs. 67%).
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The Role of Parent and Caregiver Support on Perceived Life Expectancy and Life Purpose for Black Transgender and Nonbinary Young People
FEB. 26, 2025 — Black transgender and nonbinary young people with parents and caregivers who supported their LGBTQ+ identity reported a greater sense of life purpose and perceived life expectancy.
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The Relationship Between Parental and Caregiver Support and Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Youth of Color
FEB. 6, 2025 — Among TGNBQ youth of color, acceptance for gender identity was linked to 36% lower odds of a past-year suicide attempt.
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How State Policy Affects the Well-Being and Relocation of LGBTQ+ Young People
JAN. 22, 2025 — LGBTQ+ young people in states with a lower LGBTQ+ policy index were more likely to cross into another state to access health care or consider moving out of the state altogether compared to those in states with a higher LGBTQ+ policy index.
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“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.
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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.

39%

of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year — including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people.

90%

of LGBTQ+ young people said their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics.

54%

of transgender and nonbinary young people found their school to be gender-affirming, and those who did reported lower rates of attempting suicide.
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50 State Report on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People

State-level analyses of mental health and suicide risk, access to care, impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization and policies, and methods to support LGBTQ+ youth – as described by over 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States themselves.
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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 later this year!

U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People

The 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental health of LGBTQ+ Young People is now open! If you’re LGBTQ+ and 13–24, we would love to hear from you.
Click here to take the survey!