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Trans and Nonbinary Youth Face Increased Risks as They Come Out Younger: Report

Family support can make a positive difference, according to the Trevor Project.

Wentworth Miller Attempted Suicide Before Coming Out

The actor opens up about the dark days before he accepted his sexuality.

Teen Taken Off Life Support After Suicide Attempt

Fifteen-year-old Jadin Bell was taken off life support over the weekend.

WATCH: Laverne Cox Is Thankful She Survived

In an appearance on ABC's This Week, the Emmy-nominated actress spoke candidly about her childhood suicide attempt, and hopes that her visibility helps others feel less alone.

Breaking the Silence: A Trans Man Who Attempted Suicide

Boys Do Cry: An out trans Army sergeant shares his story of childhood pain so that others do not feel alone.

More Youth Are Attempting Suicide And It's Unclear Why

A study published Wednesday finds that more kids are either thinking about or attempting suicide. 

Over Half of Native Trans People Have Attempted Suicide

A new study indicates alarming poverty, abuse, and suicide among Native Americans.

Chelsea Manning Again Attempts Suicide, Makes Claim of Strange Attack

Manning says a group of people impersonating guards tried to talk her into breaking out of military prison.

Rash of Teen Suicide Attempts After Arkansas Adopts Trans Care Ban

The state was the first one to enact a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. And more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to advance around the nation.

Middle Eastern, North African LGBTQ Youth Report High Risk of Suicide Attempts

The findings are part of a research brief by the Trevor Project.

Anti-trans laws caused a significant spike in suicide attempts among trans youth: study

Suicide attempts among trans youth increased anywhere from 7 percent to 72 percent in states that enacted anti-trans laws.

Nearly Half of South Korean LGBTQ Youth Attempt Suicide

The startling statistics come as an organization sets up a hotline to help those feeling isolated.

Study: More Than Half of Trans Male Teens Attempt Suicide

The rate of suicide attempts is alarmingly high for trans girls and nonbinary teens as well, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Chelsea Manning Could Be Placed in Solitary for Surviving

Military prison officals have repeatedly obstructed Chelsea Manning's access to medically necessary care and are now trying to punish her for trying to take her own life, says her legal team. 

Parents Say 11-Year-Old's Suicide Attempt Was Over Bullying

The boy was teased because he likes My Little Pony.

Study: Teen Suicide Attempts Decreased After Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized

A new study from JAMA Pediatrics found that suicide attempts dropped 7 percent among all students and 14 percent among gay youth after marriage equality laws were passed.