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A camp for kids living with HIV is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

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Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Reps. Eric Sorensen, Sharice Davids and Ritchie Torres

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Democrats Push for Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth

Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.

Laphonza Butler reads Audre Lorde protest book banning

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A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

Health

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

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Stanford Medicine caves to Trump Administration, ends gender-affirming surgeries for youth

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Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.

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Economic insecurity linked to LGBTQ+ youth mental health issues: Trevor Project report

Most research on economic factors has focused on adults, but the new report shows how they affect young people.

Sad teen reach out support grief LGBTQ community Nex Benedict transgender nonbinary oklahoma student killed beat up school bathroom hate crime

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A camp for kids living with HIV is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

LGBTQ+ Youth Lack Kind Communities, Mental Health Support: Study

The findings come from a new report from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

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.

The Unmet Sexual Health Rights of LGBT Youth

U.K. to begin major study on health of transgender youth

The study comes at a time when gender-affirming care is under attack in the U.K.

How to Support Black LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed or know a young Black person who is? The Trevor Project offers some solutions.

Why LGBTQ Youth Face Heightened Health Risks

Even youth in supportive environments feel the health impact of prejudice, writes Alex Keuroghlian of the Fenway Institute.

Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is telling the real stories of trans youth and their families through the new #HealthcareIsCaring campaign.

This Texas Nonprofit Helps Transgender Youth Get the Health Care They Need

The North Texas Transportation Network provides travel grants for families seeking out-of-state gender-affirming medical care.

Hormone Therapy Helps Mental Health of Trans Youth: Study

So far this year, more than 30 bills have been introduced at the state level to ban or restrict gender-affirming care for young people.

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

Florida Health Dept. Attacks All Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

Stanford Medicine caves to Trump Administration, ends gender-affirming surgeries for youth

Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.

Economic insecurity linked to LGBTQ+ youth mental health issues: Trevor Project report

Most research on economic factors has focused on adults, but the new report shows how they affect young people.

Strengthen mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through public-private partnerships

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.

Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death

Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.

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One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

The findings come from a new report from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

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

The study comes at a time when gender-affirming care is under attack in the U.K.

Feeling overwhelmed or know a young Black person who is? The Trevor Project offers some solutions.

Even youth in supportive environments feel the health impact of prejudice, writes Alex Keuroghlian of the Fenway Institute.

Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.

Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is telling the real stories of trans youth and their families through the new #HealthcareIsCaring campaign.

The North Texas Transportation Network provides travel grants for families seeking out-of-state gender-affirming medical care.

So far this year, more than 30 bills have been introduced at the state level to ban or restrict gender-affirming care for young people.

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

They oppose even social transition, which recommends simply using affirming language for questioning youth.

"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.

Most research on economic factors has focused on adults, but the new report shows how they affect young people.

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.