Anti-trans laws caused a significant spike in suicide attempts among trans youth: study
Suicide attempts among trans youth increased anywhere from 7 percent to 72 percent in states that enacted anti-trans laws.
September 26 2024 2:58 PM
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The Trevor Project
Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how
Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.
May 16 2024 11:05 AM
Ted Cruz Introduces Bill Limiting Pronouns and Names Despite Going by His Own Chosen Name
Advocates criticized the breathtaking hypocrisy of Cruz’s Safeguarding Honest Speech Act for its potential harm to the LGBTQ+ community and pointed out the irony in his own name choice.
November 29 2023 10:30 AM
The Trevor Project Leaves X Over Safety Concerns for LGBTQ+ Young People
Citing increased hate speech and inadequate moderation, the Trevor Project is prioritizing mental health and secure, safe online spaces.
November 09 2023 12:39 PM
Trevor Project-Contracted Agency Lays Off 988 Suicide Crisis Counselors
The contracted employees who are out of a job say they’re upset about the timing and the way the layoffs were announced.
June 28 2023 9:00 AM
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 1:09 PM
LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse
The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.
March 06 2025 9:22 AM
LGBTQ+ youth with firearms in their homes are more likely to consider suicide: report
As mass shootings weigh on LGBTQ+ young people, those who have a firearm in their home reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide.
June 06 2024 12:00 PM
Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death
Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.
February 22 2024 10:52 AM
There Are More Than 1,300 Conversion Therapy Practitioners Still Active: Report
State laws protecting minors from the discredited and harmful practice haven't stopped it completely.
December 13 2023 12:08 PM
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 5:00 PM
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 01 2023 8:33 AM
Daniel Radcliffe Chats With Trans, Nonbinary Youth in Trevor Project Series
Longtime ally Radcliffe meets the group in Sharing Spaces, premiering Friday on Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 30 2023 9:27 PM
Gay former NFL player Carl Nassib joins board of LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention nonprofit The Trevor Project
The out athlete has supported the organization since coming out publicly.
December 13 2024 5:04 PM
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 12:00 PM
'Drag Race' season 16 winner Nymphia Wind on mental health: 'I definitely have a bit of performance anxiety'
Breaking Wind, the Art of Letting Go was made up for episode 14, but it now has a real chapter about the queen's experiences with mental health.
May 30 2024 5:04 PM
LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report
While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.
January 17 2024 12:00 PM
LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles
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.
December 01 2023 4:36 PM
The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth
It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.
November 16 2023 12:00 PM
The Trevor Project Lays Off 12% of Its Staff
The organization says that reducing its workforce was a measure of last resort.
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July 07 2023 5:34 PM