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MAY. 12, 2021 — Victimization and rejection from caregivers can result in LGBTQ youth involvement in the foster care system, which is strongly associated with greater suicide risk among youth in general.

APR. 30, 2021 — Nearly 1 out of 4 LGBTQ youth (24%) in our sample was a first-generation youth. First-generation LGBTQ youth reported slightly lower rates of anxiety.

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MAR. 30, 2021 — Nearly half (48%) of LGBTQ youth ages 13–24 were employed either full-time (32%) or part-time (16%).

MAR. 11, 2021 — Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, with LGBTQ youth being four times more likely to seriously consider suicide, to make a plan for suicide, and to attempt suicide versus their peers.

FEB. 12, 2021 — Experiencing physical dating violence was associated with greater odds of a past-year suicide attempt across age ranges, gender identities, and race/ethnicities.