New survey data from The Trevor Project highlights severe LGBTQ+ youth mental health strain, with bullying, isolation, and stress tied to increased suicide risk. The report draws from responses from 16,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 and reports that one in 10 participants attempted suicide in the previous year and more than a third seriously considered suicide. The findings connect school environment to outcomes: the Trevor Project reports that when adults and institutions become more affirming, suicide risk drops for LGBTQ+ youth. The organization also points to curriculum and mental health services as concrete supports, including anti-bias curriculum adjustments and access to counseling. The survey also notes barriers to care—44% of respondents reported they could not access the mental health services they needed. With 2026 on track for more anti-LGBTQ+ policy activity at state and federal levels, the report says negative rhetoric and victimization risks increase student harm. For higher education professionals who work on K–12 pipelines, student services, and inclusive campus climate programs, the message is direct: school-level affirming practices and mental health access are linked to student safety and attendance.