"In its 2025 national survey, the nonprofit, which provides crisis support services, research and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth, analyzed the experiences of more than 16,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 nationwide. The findings, released this week, mark the seventh edition of the national survey, which examines how anti-LGBTQ+ victimization contributes to disproportionately high suicide risk among LGBTQ+ young people."
"Roughly 36 percent of respondents-including 40 percent of transgender and nonbinary young people-seriously considered suicide in the past year, compared to 39 percent last year. About 10 percent reported attempting suicide in the past year, down slightly from 12 percent last year. At the same time, 90 percent of respondents said recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies and public debates caused them stress or anxiety, unchanged from last year."
"More than 70 percent said the current political climate made them feel unsafe and negatively impacted their mental health. Ronita Nath, vice president of research at the Trevor Project, noted that more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the U.S. this year, underscoring the broader political climate LGBTQ+ young people are navigating."
""Nearly a third said it made them or their families consider moving to a different state, and nearly a quarter said it made them feel unsafe going to a doctor or a hospital, which is deeply concerning because health care should be a place where young people feel safe asking for help," Nath said. "We want people to understand that their words carry weight-politicians, members of the media and anyone debating LGBTQ+ people.""
A national survey of more than 16,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 found persistently high levels of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk. About 36% reported seriously considering suicide in the past year, including 40% of transgender and nonbinary respondents. Around 10% reported attempting suicide in the past year, slightly lower than the prior year. Nearly all respondents, 90%, said recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, policies, and public debates caused stress or anxiety. More than 70% said the current political climate made them feel unsafe and negatively affected their mental health. The survey also found that anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and public rhetoric influence safety in healthcare settings and considerations about moving states.
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