Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

MAR. 30, 2021 — Nearly half (48%) of LGBTQ youth ages 13–24 were employed either full-time (32%) or part-time (16%).

MAR. 11, 2021 — Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, with LGBTQ youth being four times more likely to seriously consider suicide, to make a plan for suicide, and to attempt suicide versus their peers.

FEB. 12, 2021 — Experiencing physical dating violence was associated with greater odds of a past-year suicide attempt across age ranges, gender identities, and race/ethnicities.

JAN. 15, 2021 — There is a great need to collect additional data to better understand the relationships between Covid-19, suicide risk, and LGBTQ youth, while also providing support to LGBTQ youth who may be experiencing increased anxiety, loneliness, and rejection from their families.

DEC. 3, 2020 — The majority (62%) of LGBTQ youth who were enrolled in school stated that their school was LGBTQ-affirming.

NOV. 16, 2020 — The compounding effects of discrimination indicate that AI/AN youth who are Two-Spirit/LGBTQ are also placed at greater risk for suicide by exposure to both LGBTQ-based stigma and racism.