Anxiety and depression increased among LGBTQ+ youth over a two-year period, even as rates of self-harm and suicide attempts declined, according to findings published Oct. 20 by The Trevor Project. The findings come from Project SPARK, an ongoing longitudinal study that surveyed 1,689 LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 every six months from September 2023 through March 2026. The report compares findings from participants’ baseline surveys — their initial responses — with their two-year follow-up surveys. Here are five things to know: 1. Anxiety and depression increased. Anxiety rose from 54% at… Originally published in Becker’s Hospital Review. Read More
Anxiety symptoms among LGBTQ+ youth rise from 54% to 63% in 2 years: Study
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