LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Crisis Deepens Amid Rise in Discriminatory Legislation

The mental health of LGBTQ youth has worsened due to an increase in anti-LGBTQ bills and policies across the US.
Nearly one-third of LGBTQ youth reported poor mental health due to discriminatory legislation and policies.
Over 40% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year, but over half of those who wanted help were unable to access it.
There are currently a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills in state legislatures, including over 528 anti-trans bills introduced this year alone.
Trans youth are at a higher risk, with nearly half considering suicide this year and nearly two-thirds worried about losing access to gender-affirming care.