The Trevor Projects classic crisis services experienced significantly increased volume related to the election over the last few days (pre-election, post-election). A third of those crisis contacts identified as BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people.The viral NBC News exit polls indicate that a majority (85%) of Black people voted for VP Harris, which includes a larger majority of Black women (91%).Recognizing that the vast majority of Black voters voted for VP Harris, it makes sense that Black LGBTQ+ young people might be experiencing negative mental health outcomes following the election results. For LGBTQ+ young people, including BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people, we know that they can experience marginalization, and are at higher risk for discrimination, seriously considering suicide, and suicide attempts. -Jaymes Black, CEO for The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Projects research shows that Black LGBTQ youth often report mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation.2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People14% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the past year, compared to 10% of white LGBTQ+ young people11% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people have been physically threatened or harmed in the past year36% of Black/African American LGBTQ+ young people have felt discriminated against in the past yearResearch Report: Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth44% of Black LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months, including 59% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth55% of Black LGBTQ youth reported symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in the past two weeks, including 70% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth63% of Black LGBTQ youth report symptoms of major depressive disorder including 71% of Black transgender and nonbinary youthSelf-harm was reported in 44% of Black LGBTQ youth, including 61% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth49% of Black LGBTQ youth reported wanting psychological or emotional counseling from a mental health professional in the past 12 months, but not being able to get itThe post A Third of The Trevor Projects Drastic Increase in Crisis Contacts Identify as BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth appeared first on The Trevor Project.