Survey finds mental health needs among LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut
One in four (26%) LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut considered suicide in the last year and 6% attempted it, according to a survey from The Trevor Project. The organization is dedicated to ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. They surveyed LGBTQ+ young people in each state.
One in seven LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut report they were physically threatened or harmed and 53% were discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or gender. Bullying is common. Just one in three feels supported by family.
Anxiety and depression are common in LGBTQ+ young people in Connecticut and 43% wanted but didn’t access mental healthcare.
In good news, 86% of Connecticut LGBTQ+ young people feel that their community is accepting of LGBTQ+ people.
The report also asked young people what we can do to support them. The answers included
- Trusting that I know who I am (86%)
- Standing up for me (79%)
- Not supporting politicians who advocate for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation (75%)
- Researching LGBTQ+ young people (61%)
- Asking questions about LGBTQ+ young people (56%)