Jamie Raskin Opens Up About Cancer Recovery, Bravery, and Mental Health Awareness
The Maryland congressman talks about whitewashing January 6, Nancy Pelosi, and the importance of mental health awareness.
May 23, 2023
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Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)
The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.
October 24, 2024
Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way
The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.
December 12, 2019
World Suicide Prevention Day: LGBTQ+ Groups Raise Awareness
The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.
September 10, 2023
91 Percent of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Failed in 2022: Report
While 315 pieces of discriminatory legislation were introduced, activists beat back most of them.
January 30, 2023
How to Make Bisexual Invisible No More
The stigma and erasure surrounding bisexuals in the U.S. has prompted the highest rates of drug and alcohol use, smoking, suicide, and intimate-partner violence among sexual minorities. It's time to change that.
November 7, 2017
Study: Gay Suicides Plummet in Sweden, Denmark After Marriage Equality
New research suggests that less stigma saves lives.
November 14, 2019
Billie Jean King Praises Meghan's 'Honesty' in Mental Health Struggles
The lesbian tennis legend called for greater acceptance, less stigma, and help for sufferers.
March 8, 2021
Report: Just One Accepting Adult Can Save an LGBTQ Young Person's Life
Acceptance is shown to dramatically reduce the risk of a suicide attempt, according to the Trevor Project.
June 27, 2019
In the Era of Trump, LGBT People Notched Two Huge Victories
This election season has been a dark time, but quiet accomplishments were made in the midst of it.
October 24, 2016
Mental Health Crisis Among LGBTQ+ Youth Continues — But It Doesn't Have To
Acceptance at school and home makes a big difference, says a new Trevor Project report.
May 1, 2023
American Indian/Alaskan Native LGBTQ+ Youth Face High Suicide Risk
The Trevor Project has released a new research brief for Native American Heritage Month.
November 17, 2020
LGBTQ Director Gerald Garth Opens Up About His Mental Health Journey
There is still much “miseducation and under-education around mental health,” Garth says.
October 11, 2022
Hillary's Mental Health Plan Could Help Make Sure It Gets Better
The Democratic presidential nominee's comprehensive plan calls for treating mental health care in the same fashion as preventive and medical care -- especially among at-risk communities (including ours).
August 29, 2016
Pediatricians' Group Endorses Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Pediatricians "can play an important, if not life-saving, role" in the health of trans youth, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
September 17, 2018
80% of Transgender Americans Have Considered Suicide: Study
The data from UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute study showed that more than 80 percent of trans adults have considered suicide.
July 20, 2023
FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The three-digit number will provide easier access than the existing, longer one.
June 23, 2020
Middle Eastern, North African LGBTQ Youth Report High Risk of Suicide Attempts
The findings are part of a research brief by the Trevor Project.
April 20, 2023
Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer
Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it.
June 16, 2021
Rep. Adam Smith on Mental Health, Seeking Help, and Finding the Right Treatment for You
Marking World Mental Health Day, Smith talks about his battle with depression and urges anyone suffering to get treatment as soon as they can.
October 10, 2023
How Filipina Immigrant Kim Saira Found Her Queer Asian Joy
Saira recalls suppressing her emotions and feeling not "American enough," and tells how therapy helped her deal with those issues.
September 21, 2022