September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—Learn How You Can Help

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As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it's crucial to focus on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ young people. At The Trevor Project, we know that LGBTQ+ young people are at a significantly higher risk for suicide, often due to experiences of discrimination, rejection, and trauma. Our 2024 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health reveals that 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year—including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people.

It's important to understand the risk factors that contribute to these alarming statistics. LGBTQ+ youth who face victimization—like bullying, harassment, or physical abuse—are at an even higher risk for attempting suicide. The lack of acceptance from family, peers, and the broader community can exacerbate feelings of isolation and hopelessness. However, our survey found that LGBTQ+ youth who had at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt, highlighting the life-saving power of support.

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How You Can Help: Simple Actions That Save Lives

Supportive adults play a crucial role in suicide prevention. Recognizing the warning signs—such as withdrawal from social activities, changes in mood or behavior, and explicit talk of self-harm—can make all the difference. Simple actions, like consistently using a young person's chosen name and pronouns, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and actively listening to their experiences, can foster a sense of belonging and hope.

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To further support LGBTQ+ young people, we encourage you to explore these tools that can help you become an even more effective ally and provide critical support when it's needed most.

Ally Training Program: Our comprehensive training program equips you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective ally for LGBTQ+ youth in your community.
Crisis Services: Access or share our 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services designed specifically for LGBTQ+ young people in need of immediate support.
Resource Page: Explore a wide range of guides and educational materials to help you better understand and support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life.

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Your continued support helps us provide life-saving resources to LGBTQ+ young people. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every LGBTQ+ youth knows they are valued and loved.

Support from individuals like you enables The Trevor Project to continue our work to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide through our crisis services as well as the development of resources and guides like these to promote education and allyship.

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The Trevor Project TREVOR" PROJECT DONATE An orange background with the text "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" in bold white letters. SUICIDE PREVENTION AN MONTH T AN PROJECT As we recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, it's crucial to focus on the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ young people. At The Trevor Project, we know that LGBTQ+ young people are at a significantly higher risk for suicide, often due to experiences of discrimination, rejection, and trauma. Our 2024 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health reveals that 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year—including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people. It's important to understand the risk factors that contribute to these alarming statistics. LGBTQ+ youth who face victimization—like bullying, harassment, or physical abuse—are at an even higher risk for attempting suicide. The lack of acceptance from family, peers, and the broader community can exacerbate feelings of isolation and hopelessness. However, our survey found that LGBTQ+ youth who had at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt, highlighting the life-saving power of support. Explore Our Survey HOW YOU CAN HELP: SIMPLE ACTIONS THAT SAVE LIVES Supportive adults play a crucial role in suicide prevention. Recognizing the warning signs—such as withdrawal from social activities, changes in mood or behavior, and explicit talk of self-harm—can make all the difference. Simple actions, like consistently using a young person's chosen name and pronouns, creating safe and inclusive spaces, and actively listening to their experiences, can foster a sense of belonging and hope. For Additional Resources: To further support LGBTQ+ young people, we encourage you to explore these tools that can help you become an even more effective ally and provide critical support when it's needed most. * Ally Training Program: Our comprehensive training program equips you with the knowledge and skills to be an effective ally for LGBTQ+ youth in your community. * Crisis Services: Access or share our 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services designed specifically for LGBTQ+ young people in need of immediate support. * Resource Page: Explore a wide range of guides and educational materials to help you better understand and support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life. Access More Resources Your continued support helps us provide life-saving resources to LGBTQ+ young people. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every LGBTQ+ youth knows they are valued and loved. Support from individuals like you enables The Trevor Project to continue our work to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide through our crisis services as well as the development of resources and guides like these to promote education and allyship. FRIEND, WE COULDN'T DO OUR WORK WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT. Give today and help us continue saving young LGBTQ+ lives. DONATE THE TREVOR PROJECT " The Trevor Project is the leading organization working to end LGBTQ+ youth suicide in the U.S. and Mexico. © 2024 The Trevor Project. All rights reserved. PO Box 69232 West Hollywood, CA 90069 | Change my email address.

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