The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas are significantly more vulnerable, with over 39% considering suicide in the past year, underscoring a dire public health crisis.
In Montana, 55% of LGBTQ+ youth contemplated suicide compared to 45% nationwide, reflecting a critical need for targeted mental health support and awareness in rural areas.
Kevin Wong from The Trevor Project emphasized the urgent crisis, stating awareness of the suicide risk in rural populations must be raised to effectively address the issue for LGBTQ+ youth.
With 72% of LGBTQ+ youth in Nevada unable to access necessary mental health care, a significant disparity remains in support available to those in rural communities.
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