Becker's Healthcare November 14, 2024
Alexandra Murphy

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released new findings from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, showing the behavioral health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth.

Here are four takeaways from the report:

  1. LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience mental health issues, including major depressive episodes and serious thoughts of suicide. LGBTQ+ male youth are particularly at risk, being about five times more likely to attempt suicide compared to straight male youth.
  2. Among female youth, almost half of LGBTQ+ individuals and nearly one in three who were unsure...

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Topics: Mental Health, Provider, Survey / Study, Trends
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