Trevor Report 2024: Still Fighting to Be Heard: The Mental Health Crisis Facing LGBTQ+ Youth
A devastating new survey from The Trevor Project highlights the harsh truth: queer youth in the U.S. are in crisis — and our community needs to rise and respond.
🧠 Mental Health & Suicide Risk
39% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year.
This number spikes to 46% for transgender and nonbinary youth.
12% attempted suicide — with even higher rates among youth of color.
Attempted Suicide by Race:
Native/Indigenous: 24%
Multiracial: 16%
Middle Eastern/North African: 14%
Black/African American: 14%
Hispanic/Latinx: 13%
Asian American/Pacific Islander: 10%
White: 10%
Suicide Attempts by Race (2024)
Barriers to Care
84% wanted mental health support.
50% couldn’t access it.
Political Harm
90% say politics have negatively impacted their well-being.
46% felt discriminated against due to sexual orientation.
49% of LGBTQ+ teens experienced bullying.
23% were physically threatened or harmed in the past year.
Affirming LGBTQ+ Spaces Save Lives. Youths with access to affirming spaces had lower suicide rates than those without.
What You Can Do Right Now:
✅ Learn the Signs
Know the warning signs of suicide: withdrawal, hopelessness, sudden mood shifts, giving away belongings. Trust your gut and check in.
✅ Talk About It Openly
Create space for honest conversations. Let queer youth know that talking about mental health isn’t a weakness—it’s survival.
✅ Save & Share These Numbers
Even without 988’s “Press 3,” The Trevor Project is still here.
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text “START” to 678-678
💻 www.thetrevorproject.org
They offer 24/7 support—affirming, trained, and life-saving.
✅ Push for Safe Schools
Advocate for GSAs, mental health resources, and anti-bullying policies that protect Queer kids before a crisis hits.
✅ Hold Each Other Close
Chosen family matters. Let the young people in your world—nieces, students, neighbors, friends—know they are loved, exactly as they are.