New survey data from the Trevor Project shows elevated suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth, while also pointing to schools as a protective factor when they adopt affirming practices. The nonprofit analyzed responses from 16,000 LGBTQ young people ages 13 to 24. Among respondents, one in 10 reported attempting suicide in the prior year, and more than one-third said they seriously considered suicide. The survey also reports that youth who experienced victimization tied to gender identity or sexual orientation—such as bullying, physical harm, or exposure to conversion therapy—were three times as likely to attempt suicide. Trevor Project Vice President of Research Ronita Nath said risk declines when adults, institutions, and communities become more affirming, and described schools as “life-saving support” by creating environments where students feel safe and accepted. The survey also found 44% of participants lacked access to mental health services they needed. As 2026 approaches amid ongoing anti-LGBTQ policy debates in the U.S., the results underscore the role institutional policy, curriculum choices, and student support services can play in campus and school-based wellbeing outcomes.