"Some positive trends emerged from the study. Notably, the proportion of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from a mental health professional during crises doubled (from 32 percent to 64 percent), and those turning to friends for support also increased from 45 percent to 73 percent, perhaps showing that youth are finding more comfort and trust in reaching out for support when they need it most."
"Additionally, youth reporting school support rose, albeit minimally, from 53 percent to 58 percent. This increase in help-seeking behavior suggests a growing awareness and acceptance of the need for mental health support within LGBTQ+ communities. It also highlights the importance of affirming environments that allow youth to seek assistance from safe adults."
"Despite this increase in help-seeking, the findings also reveal troubling trends in the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Results show that queer youth reporting suicidal ideation grew from 41 percent to 47 percent, and transgender and nonbinary youth were almost twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts compared to their cisgender peers 1."
Longitudinal tracking of 1,689 youth ages 13 to 24 from 2023 to 2025 found significant increases in anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ+ youth. Transgender, nonbinary, and youth of color experienced especially severe impacts. Help-seeking behaviors increased: crisis contact with mental health professionals doubled from 32 percent to 64 percent, and turning to friends rose from 45 percent to 73 percent. Reports of school support rose slightly from 53 percent to 58 percent. Suicidal ideation among queer youth grew from 41 percent to 47 percent. The findings underscore the need for protective, affirming homes, schools, and accessible crisis supports.
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