NEW: At a time when LGBTQ existence is unfairly at the center of national political debate, our 2023 National Survey shows the urgency of ensuring that LGBTQ young people feel safe, supported & belonged.
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🧡 Affirming their gender identity
🫡 Respecting their pronouns
🏫 Providing gender-neutral bathrooms
These small steps can go a long way in ensuring that trans and nonbinary young people know they have a safe and supportive community where they can thrive.
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With over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills being considered in a majority of states across the country, it’s more important than ever to affirm the young people in your life.
No matter where you are, know you always have someone to talk to, 24/7. Text START to 678678 or call 1-866-488-7386.
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For LGBTQ+ Students, Having Teachers Who Care Can Make a Big Difference
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Thank you for hosting + to the amazing orgs who joined in the #ElevateTheConvo chat to talk about the important topic of #YouthMentalHealth!
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A4: Improving access to #mentalhealth supports for non-English speaking youth requires a comprehensive approach that includes providing language services, culturally responsive care, community partnerships, telehealth, and offering collaborative care. #ElevatetheConvo 5/6
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A4: To address these disparities, we need to invest in a healthcare workforce that better understands + reflects the diverse populations being served, particularly for marginalized communities with unique needs — like youth, LGBTQ people + BIPOC communities. #ElevateTheConvo
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A4: Outside of language, cultural barriers can also prevent access to high-quality care. Our research finds this is especially true for LGBTQ youth of color, who may struggle to find mental health providers who understand their cultural backgrounds. #ElevateTheConvo
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A4: Language barriers are associated with more negative patient experiences with healthcare providers and can reduce the quality of the care being provided. #ElevateTheConvo
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Everyone deserves to have access to high-quality and culturally appropriate mental health care. 🧡#ElevateTheConvo
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A2 #ElevateTheConvo We must take better care of each other. Community care understands that we are responsible for each other. If young people need a village, create the sense of caring, community, connection, and belonging needed for youth & family support
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Q2: A solid support system is a protective factor for #youthmentalhealth. How can we best engage families when a young person receives #mentalhealth services? How can we support the whole family to promote the youth’s #resilience? #ElevateTheConvo #MentalHealthMonth
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A2: In order to promote resilience, PCPs should encourage families to foster a safe, non-judgmental environment for youth to talk about their mental health. Read this article to learn more about how families can nurture youth resilience: bit.ly/41aZPV0 #ElevateTheConvo
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A2: Our research finds that LGBTQ youth who have supportive families and are in supportive environments have higher resilience, which is significantly associated with decreased risk for depression and anxiety among LGBTQ youth. #ElevateTheConvo
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A2: Families can play a big role in destigmatizing #YouthMentalHealth, by creating a supportive home environment where healthy discussions on mental health are modeled, engaged with intently, and in a judgment-free way. #ElevateTheConvo
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A2: These findings show how the pervasive stigma around #YouthMentalHealth is such a major barrier for young people getting access to the care they need to thrive.
We need to continue to #ElevateTheConvo and work together to destigmatize mental health.
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A2: Our new U.S. National Survey found LGBTQ young people who wanted mental health care but were unable to get it cited being afraid to talk about mental health concerns w/ someone else + not wanting to have to get parent’s permission as the top 2 reasons why. #ElevateTheConvo
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A2: If a young person in your life opens up about their mental health experiences w/ you + asks about seeking help, acknowledge their vulnerability and courage in confiding what can be a difficult thing to talk about. #ElevateTheConvo
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A2: Social support — whether it is from parents/caregivers, family members, or friends — is a powerful protective factor against suicide risk for LGBTQ young people, according to our research at . #ElevateTheConvo
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Q2: A solid support system is a protective factor for #youthmentalhealth. How can we best engage families when a young person receives #mentalhealth services? How can we support the whole family to promote the youth’s #resilience? #ElevateTheConvo #MentalHealthMonth
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Q2: A solid support system is a protective factor for #youthmentalhealth. How can we best engage families when a young person receives #mentalhealth services? How can we support the whole family to promote the youth’s #resilience? #ElevateTheConvo #MentalHealthMonth
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Q1/A5: 1/5 teens considered attempting suicide in the last year, according to the 2021MD Youth Pandemic Behavior Survey. MDYoungMinds a txt msg program that connects teens w/ supportive txts. A program designed & utilizes
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The Trevor Project offers 24/7 and free crisis services for LGBTQ young people via a phone lifeline, text, and chat.
We also run TrevorSpace, a safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth + operate innovative education, research, and advocacy programs. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: For any young person who is experiencing mental health challenges or a crisis, please know that there is help available.
The Trevor Project’s crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Help, or by texting 678678. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: Addressing youth suicide will require cross-sector interventions such as implementing model school suicide prevention policies, investing in creating safer school environments + expanding research on diverse populations of young people, ie LGBTQ youth. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: Tackling the #YouthMentalHealth crisis will take all of us — policymakers, gov’t + public health officials, etc — working together to increase access to mental health care tailored to the unique needs + experiences of young people w/ diverse identities. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: However, LGBTQ young people who had access to affirming homes + schools reported much lower rates of attempting suicide in the past year. Showing support to the young people in your life can go a long way and potentially be life-saving. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: Tragically, young people aren’t able to get access to the care they need to address these disparities — our research finds that over half of LGBTQ young people (56%) who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it. #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: Our 2023 U.S. National Survey also found that young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates of suicide risk than their peers.
You can see all of the survey findings here: thetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/ #ElevateTheConvo
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A1: Our nation is facing a #YouthMentalHealth crisis right now + this is especially true for LGBTQ young people. We released our 5th annual U.S. National Survey on 5/1, which found 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the last year. #ElevateTheConvo
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Outside of my research, I proudly wear the hat of a parent to two amazing kiddos, 3 & 5. When I’m not embarking on fantastical adventures w/ them, you'll find me playing violin. Despite the hustle of parenting, I like to nourish my mental health w/ running, reading + meditation.
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As a researcher, I’ve conducted research to inform critical interventions and tools for gov’t, schools + health leaders to reduce health disparities among marginalized youth + LGBTQ populations. At , I use both aspects of my research background. #ElevateTheConvo
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Research at aims to increase understanding of #LGBTQ young people’s mental health experiences, and unique risk + protective factors for suicide via intersectional surveys + studies. Our findings help advance life-affirming policies + processes. #ElevateTheConvo
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This year marks ’s 25th anniversary, which comes at a time where our work couldn’t be more important: facing a #YouthMentalHealth crisis & record anti-LGBTQ bills, we are committed to showing up for every young person, every day. #ElevateTheConvo
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The Trevor Project offers 24/7 and free crisis services for LGBTQ young people via a phone lifeline, text, and chat.
We also run TrevorSpace, a safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth + operate innovative education, research, and advocacy programs. #ElevateTheConvo
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Hi! My name is Dr. Ronita Nath, I use she/her pronouns, and I live in the Pacific Northwest. I am the VP of Research at , the leading suicide prevention org for LGBTQ young people & I’m really excited to #ElevateTheConvo on #YouthMentalHealth!
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Hello Lurkers/participants! Please introduce yourself to #ElevateTheConvo chat, if you feel inclined. Name, location, connection to topic. Also – tell us a #FunFact about yourself
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TUNE IN NOW: For the next hour, Dr. Ronita Nath (she/her), our VP of Research will be taking over to #ElevateTheConvo on #YouthMentalHealth w/ other mental health orgs & advocates!
Follow the #ElevateTheConvo hashtag & join this important conversation.
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Fundraising for the is still going until May 12th! Head over to and check out their pinned tweet to see how Trinity and I honored Roger!
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Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in overdose deaths in the U.S. This #NationalPreventionWeek23, learn more about fentanyl and how to help prevent an overdose: fal.cn/3y5QE #FentanylAwarenessDay
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Be joyful.
Be free.
Be you.
And we're always here for support and connection, 24/7, whenever you feel alone 🧡🌈
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“LGBTQ people are not inherently at higher risk of suicide because of their sexuality or gender orientations; we place them at risk.” – Dr. Ronita Nath,
Through play and youth sports, kids experience a variety of benefits, such as an increased sense of belonging.
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Fewer than 40% of LGBTQ young people found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming, and only 54% reported that they feel affirmed for who they are at school.
LGBTQ young people deserve to feel loved and supported everywhere, and every single one of us can help make that a reality.
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