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The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.
Acceptance at school and home makes a big difference, says a new Trevor Project report.
Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.
The data from UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute study showed that more than 80 percent of trans adults have considered suicide.
The CDC has released the "first nationally representative data on transgender and questioning students," and its findings are revealing.
The heads of Philadelphia's William Way Community Center and Elder Initiative outline the threats from the virus, isolation, and a hostile administration.
These supportive actions can decrease the risk of suicide, notes a new research brief from the crisis intervention group.
Those with a parent in the military report higher rates of mental health challenges, but family support makes a difference, says the Trevor Project.
The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.
"The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated," said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project.
Many are forced to shelter in place with unsupportive families.
The Trump administration rewrote the Prison Rape Elimination Act's guidelines to allow for housing of trans people based on "biological sex."
A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of two Florida laws banning use of the practice on minors, saying they violate free speech rights, with Trump judges in the majority.
Attending schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies is associated with "poorer mental health and higher suicide risk" among LGBTQ+ youth.
This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.
Anti-trans legislation is having a severe impact on the mental health of trans youth.
But support in families and schools reduces this risk as does pride in one's identity, the Trevor Project's new report says.
The Trevor Project has released a new research brief for Native American Heritage Month.
