The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ youth suicide prevention group, polled thousands of youth between 13 and 24.
Almost half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year according to a national survey done by the Trevor Project.Almost half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year according to a national survey done by the Trevor Project.
Now a new report made public on Monday reveals almost half of LGBTQ young people seriously considered taking their own lives. "That's a troubling number. A lot of those are pointing out things like negative legislation impacting their health and well-being." The report also revealed one in three LGBTQ young people said their mental health was poor most of the time or always due to anti-LGBTQ policies.
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