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 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.
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.
“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

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.

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

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 in March!