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Florida city ordered to pay $885,000 after conversion therapy ban struck down

Palm Beach County and Boca Raton must pay $885,000 in legal fees after its ban against conversion therapy was struck down.

Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski file bill to establish LGBTQ+ youth crisis line in law

Their legislation would revive the crisis line the Trump administration shut down.

This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'

James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.

Pennsylvania fines gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer $16k for protesting trans youth suicide

James Lantz glued his hand to a railing inside the Vermont Senate after lawmakers refused to meet with him about trans youth suicides.

Trump Administration to close LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline in 30 days

The closure is several months ahead of its initial October 1 deadline, first revealed by leaked budget draft in April.

Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'

The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws linked to higher rates of suicidal ideation in queer students: report

Attending schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies is associated with "poorer mental health and higher suicide risk" among LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBTQ+ youth with firearms in their homes are more likely to consider suicide: report

As mass shootings weigh on LGBTQ+ young people, those who have a firearm in their home reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide.

Pennsylvania regulatory health boards condemn conversion therapy

Those who subject minors to the procedure may face discipline, they warn.

West Virginia Republicans want to prevent suicidal transgender youth from receiving care

GOP lawmakers in West Virginia are pushing to overturn an exception that allows transgender youth at risk of self-harm or suicide to receive gender-affirming care.

World Suicide Prevention Day: LGBTQ+ Groups Raise Awareness

The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are Detrimental to Trans Youth: Study

Anti-trans legislation is having a severe impact on the mental health of trans youth.

Mental Health Crisis Among LGBTQ+ Youth Continues — But It Doesn't Have To

Acceptance at school and home makes a big difference, says a new Trevor Project report.

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

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

Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study

This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.

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.

Queer Teen Girls Face Record High Levels of Sadness, Violence: CDC

The survey found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behavior among all teens.