New Study Reveals U.S. LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Crisis Is Worsening
A longitudinal study on LGBTQ+ youth mental health reveals alarming increases in depression, anxiety, and suicide risk, emphasizing the urgent need for supportive environments and effective mental health interventions.
The study, conducted by the Trevor Project, focused on 1,689 participants aged 13-24, providing insights into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ youth mental health, detailing both risk factors and protective influences.
- LGBTQ+ youth are experiencing increases in mental health concerns.
- The rate of past-year suicide attempts decreased from 11% to 7%, but remains higher compared to cisgender, heterosexual peers.
According to Project SPARK Interim Report: A Longitudinal Study of Risk and Protective Factors in LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
Author's summary: LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis worsens in the US.