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LGBTQ+ youth have worse mental health outcomes without access to safe online spaces, studies show
These online communities have become more critical in a time LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in the U.S.
Two new studies, conducted by the Trevor Project and Hopelab/Born This Way Foundation, each found that young LGBTQ+ people report greater rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation or attempts when they do not have access to safe online communities. “Even in the face of these risks, LGBTQ+ youth still report using online spaces, possibly due to the variety of benefits they can offer, like a sense of community, support, and resources,” the Trevor Project notes. Twelve states have enacted laws that limit discussions of sexuality and gender identity in schools, potentially isolating LBGTQ+ youth, who already experience worse mental health outcomes due to discrimination and harassment.
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