Our Latest Research Briefs and Reports

AUG. 18, 2019 — For marginalized communities, COVID-19 exacerbates structural inequalities that already exist, particularly among those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. COVID-19 has negative impacts on not only physical health, but also mental health.

JUL. 30, 2019 — Research suggests a path to immediate action is by equipping individuals with whom LGBTQ youth are most likely to disclose their thoughts of suicide to with the skills needed to prevent suicide.

JUN. 27, 2019 — LGBTQ youth who report having at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report a suicide attempt in the past year.

JUN. 27, 2019 — Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people, with LGBTQ youth being 4 times more likely to seriously consider suicide, to make a plan for suicide, and to attempt suicide than their peers.

MAY. 30, 2019 — We should acknowledge and identify positive factors in the lived experiences of LGBTQ youth in order to provide the knowledge necessary for improving their real-world outcomes.

APR. 24, 2019 — Youth pointed to factors around authenticity and privacy as their reasons for preferring digital outreach.