FACTS AND FIGURES
Learn about statistics, trends, and other relevant insights for behavioral health practitioners working to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for people in underserved communities.
LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
According to the Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, 41% of LGBTQ+ youth expressed that they had serious thoughts about
suicide in the past year, with 14% attempting it. Despite many of these young people seeking help, 56% of those in need of mental health services
couldn’t access it.
1 BIPOC and other multiracial LGBTQ+ youth face even bigger challenges, with 64% of black youth reporting they could not get the
mental health care that they needed. The recently released resource guide from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) highlights that rejection
by family and community raises the risk of suicide. Creating supportive environments and offering affirming, inclusive care, especially in schools and
health care are key to improving mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.
2 View more about the
Trevor Project’s Annual Survey.
View the
LGBTQIA2S+ Youth Mental Health infographic
SAMHSA has available resources to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health and suicide prevention:
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org