Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

OCT. 1, 2025 — School policies that specifically prohibit all forms of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying were associated with lower rates of in-person bullying at school and lower past-year suicide attempts among LGBTQ+ youth.

SEP. 17, 2025 — Most LGBTQ+ young people agreed that they go online to connect with people because it is difficult finding others to relate to and connect with in their daily lives.

AUG. 13, 2025 — TGNB young people of color who receive high levels of social support from their families have greater access to care, better mental health, and are less likely to consider or attempt suicide than those with low or moderate levels of family support.

JUN. 18, 2025 — Several recent positive events - such as doing enjoyable things for oneself, feeling more comfortable financially, receiving positive feedback at school or work, and making new friends or doing enjoyable things with friends - were associated with lower rates of recent depression and anxiety among LGBTQ+ young people.

MAY. 14, 2025 — Nearly two-thirds (65%) of participants reported having at least one mental health diagnosis. The most commonly reported were anxiety disorders (47%), major depressive disorder (33%), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (30%).

APR. 23, 2025 — LGBTQ+ young people with a history of houselessness had over twice the rate of attempting suicide in the past year than those who have never been houseless (24% vs. 9%).