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Mental Health
Facts About LGBTQ Youth Suicide
LGBTQ youth are not inherently prone to suicide risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity but rather placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society.
Guide
The Coming Out Handbook
Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
Guide
Black & LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations
Approaches for before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue – and your mental health – stays safe.
Guide
How to Support Bisexual Youth
An introductory educational resource that covers topics and best practices for supporting the bisexual youth in your life.
Sexual Orientation
It's just one piece of who you are.
Sexual Orientation
Understanding Gay & Lesbian Identities
Gay and lesbian people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships with a person of the same gender.
Bisexual
Understanding Bisexuality
Bisexual people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships to more than one gender.
Sexual Orientation
Understanding Asexuality
Within the asexual community, there are many ways for people to identify.
Mental Health
You matter. Let’s keep you thriving.
Guide
How LGBTQ Youth Can Cope with Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19
We know that LGBTQ young people deal with additional pressures in the face COVID-19.
Guide
Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Black LGBTQ young people hold multiple marginalized identities. Under the minority stress model, experiences of discrimination, rejection, threats, and violence are compounded, and can lead to negative mental health outcomes.
Guide
Protect Your Space and Well-Being on Instagram
For some of us, accessing the supportive and fabulous communities we deserve can be hard to do offline. That’s why Instagram can be a great place to engage with LGBTQ inclusive and lifeaffirming content and communities.
The Coming Out Handbook
Explore what
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Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.
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Gender Identity
This is another key part of your most authentic self.
Gender Identity
Understanding Gender Identities
It’s important to remember that gender roles aren’t set in stone.
Guide
Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People
An introductory educational resource that covers topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary young people.
Community
Explore what support can look like.
Guide
Coping with Intense Emotions Around the 2020 Presidential Election
The 2020 presidential election is quickly approaching and we at The Trevor Project have seen young people reach out to us with a wide range of emotions.
Community
Creating Safer Spaces in Schools for LGBTQ Youth
For LGBTQ youth in particular, school can be a tricky place to explore who they are and how they identify, especially if they face harassment, discrimination, or a lack of resources.
Community
Resources for Healthy Relationships
Here are some helpful resources to help you explore the topic of healthy relationships.
Guide
Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ Young Person
The Trevor Project acknowledges that every LGBTQ young person’s situation and environment is different. We want to share some tips to help LGBTQ youth navigate personal safety while channeling their energy into meaningful action online or in person.
Talking About Suicide
Learn how to help yourself, and others.
Talking About Suicide
How Can You Help?
If you recognize some of the warning signs of suicide in someone you know, or feel that someone you know is at risk for suicide, there are steps you can take to help.
Talking About Suicide
Warning Signs of Suicide
Learning the warning signs of suicide is a huge part of preventing a crisis.
Talking About Suicide
Suicide Risk Factors
Certain risk factors can increase a person’s risk for suicide. Keep in mind that recognizing these factors in yourself or others does not automatically mean you are suicidal or that someone is considering suicide.
Guide
Preventing Suicide
Each one of us can play a vital role in ensuring that all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are provided with safe, accepting, and supportive environments at home, at school and in their communities.
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