2 posts tagged suicide prevention

Just One Accepting Adult Can Save an LGBTQA Young Person’s Life

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LGBTQ youth are far more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers — but acceptance can go a long way toward addressing that crisis.

A new report from the Trevor Project shows that just one accepting adult can reduce the risk of a suicide attempt by 40 percent.

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California Just Passed A Groundbreaking Suicide Prevention Bill For LGBT Youth

California legislators passed a powerful new bill this week that will require schools to put suicide prevention plans in place for students in grades 7-12. The bill, AB-2246, which was sponsored by Equality California and The Trevor Project, puts a strong emphasis on the fact that LGBT students are especially in need of stronger prevention programs.

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