How Acceptance Can Reduce Substance Use, Suicide Risk for LGBTQ Youth

By Brian Mastroianni

• New research from The Trevor Project examined the realities of substance use and suicide risk among LGBTQ young people in the United States.

• The new research took a more comprehensive look than previous studies, examining how substance use broke down among a large and diverse array of demographic lines.

• Experts say this new research is a positive step toward better understanding the interplay between substance use and the mental health of LGBTQ youth, leading to improved support and care.