A new Trevor Project survey of 16,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 found persistent elevated mental health risks but also identified protective effects associated with affirming school environments. Among respondents, one in 10 reported a suicide attempt in the previous year, and more than one-third said they seriously considered suicide. Trevor Project reported that stress and fear are amplified by anti-LGBTQ+ policy debates, with many respondents describing anxiety or feeling unsafe due to local and federal legislative activity. The survey further described that students experiencing victimization linked to gender identity or sexual orientation were about three times as likely to attempt suicide as their peers. The same data points to a measurable countertrend: respondents who described schools as affirming were associated with lower suicide risk. Trevor Project said schools can help by creating safer climates, expanding access to mental health services, and using curriculum strategies that counter anti-LGBTQ+ bias. For higher education leaders overseeing student services and supporting K-12 partnerships, the findings reinforce that mental health outcomes are tied to institutional environment and access. The report also highlights a service gap, with many respondents reporting they could not access needed counseling, including affordability barriers like transportation.