Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the statistics for LGBTQ people remain grim.
Two in six LGBTQ youth are at risk of suicide, which led to a video featuring Olly Alexander from the group Years & Years to speak out, holding a pride flag with two stripes ripped away, unveiled today.
According to The Trevor Project, suicide remains the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-24 year olds, with lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth contemplating suicide at nearly three times the rate of straight youth.
Among transgender people, a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine showed that the rate of attempted suicide is anywhere from 32% to 50% across all countries, largely due to stress factors around a lack of acceptance, harassment, and bullying.
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If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of suicide, please consider reaching out. Here are some places you can call for help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
You can also text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200
Trans Lifeline
1-877-330-6366 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Every one of us deserves to live, and has value. Please stay safe.
