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 itResources to Include in Your Coverage:Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 ElectionsHow to Signal You are an Ally in Hostile EnvironmentLetter from The Trevor Projects CEO to LGBTQ+ youthHow to Reach Out to The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Projects Self-Care FlowchartThe Trevor Projects Visual Breathing Exercise for Stress & AnxietyThe post A Third of The Trevor Projects Increase in Post-Election Crisis Contacts Identify as BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth appeared first on The Trevor Project.