Mental health distress among LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. has increased amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, but strong support networks can mitigate these effects, as shown in a study by The Trevor Project involving 1,689 participants aged 13 to 24. The research highlights that supportive family environments significantly lower suicidal ideation and that harmful practices like conversion therapy are still prevalent, exacerbating mental health issues.
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