Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

APR. 14, 2020 — Rates of sharing with parents were significantly higher among youth who did not report hearing their parents use religion to say negative things about being LGBTQ.

MAR. 26, 2020 — A clear understanding of disparities in substance use by sexual identity among not only high school students, but also those ages 18–25, is necessary to inform national prevention strategies, advocate for policy changes, and advance research.

FEB. 13, 2020 — Despite having similar rates of mental health disparities, Black LGBTQ youth are significantly less likely to receive professional care.

JAN. 29, 2020 — Gender-affirming care has been shown to reduce suicide ideation and attempts in transgender individuals, along with social support, familial support, and reduction of discrimination.

DEC. 17, 2019 — This research brief utilizes data from the CDC’s National Vital Statistics System to examine suicide deaths among U.S. youth ages 10–24.

NOV. 26, 2019 — Findings highlight the continued need to address suicidality from an intersectional perspective. We must work to better understand the experiences and needs of youth who hold multiple marginalized identities.