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Civic Engagement Rises Among LGBTQ Youth, But So Do Mental Health Challenges

Political concerns are prompting some young people to consider moving to different states or crossing state lines for health care, survey shows. Read More

Mental health distress among the nation's LGBTQ+ youth is increasing, study finds

Mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth in the United States has been increasing amid a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, but strong support networks and access to health care were shown to ease ... Read More

Advocates warn legislation could harm LGBTQ youth mental health

"LGBTQ youth suicide is a major public health crisis," one advocate said. Amid a nationwide wave of what they call legislation targeting LGBTQ rights and representation, advocates are concerned about ... Read More

The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth shut down. States are scrambling to help

On July 17, the option for LGBTQ+ youth to access specialized mental health support from the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ended. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ... Read More

Mental health worsens over one year for LGBTQ+ youth, survey finds

Anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide among LGBTQ+ teens and young adults increased to alarming levels over one year, a new survey said. The survey of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults reported 68% ... Read More

Trevor Project’s first long-term study finds worsening mental health among LGBTQ youth

DENVER — A new study from The Trevor Project found that mental health challenges among LGBTQ youth in the United States are worsening, with more young people reporting symptoms of anxiety, depression ... Read More

Mental health issues rise among LGBTQ and transgender groups

As incidents of harassment against LGBTQ and transgender individuals continue to rise, new research is highlighting the serious mental health challenges these communities face. Read More

Study finds LGBTQ youth mental health crisis worsens

With their rights coming under attack at all levels of government, LGBTQ young Americans are facing a worsening mental health crisis, a new study has found. Queer and transgender teens and young ... Read More

Trevor Project: LGBTQ Youth Show Worsening Mental Health

The Trevor Project released its first-ever longitudinal study on LGBTQ+ youth mental health this week, tracking 1,689 youth (ages 13 to 24) from 2023 to 2025. The first-year results show significant ... Read More

The national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth became defunct. States are scrambling to help

In ending the program, SAMHSA said it would no longer "silo" services. This is a KFF Health News story. On July 17, the option went dead for LGBTQ+ youth to access specialized mental health support ... Read More