09/10/2026
Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.
For the LGBTQ+ community, su***de prevention is inseparable from creating a world where every person knows they are loved, accepted, supported, and worthy of being here.
The numbers remind us why this work matters.
39% of LGBTQ+ young people surveyed by The Trevor Project seriously considered attempting su***de in the past year. That number rises to 46% among transgender and nonbinary young people. More than 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people surveyed reported attempting su***de.*
But there is another statistic we want everyone to know:
LGBTQ+ young people living in very accepting communities reported attempting su***de at less than half the rate of those living in very unaccepting communities.*
Acceptance matters.�Community matters.�Showing up matters.�Love matters.
LGBTQ+ people are not inherently more likely to experience su***de risk because of who they are. Discrimination, rejection, bullying, stigma, and barriers to care can place LGBTQ+ people at greater risk.** And that means all of us have a role to play in changing the conditions around them.
At LOVELOUD, we believe love should be something people can feel in their homes, schools, communities, friendships, and families.
So today, check in on someone. Say the thing you assume they already know. Tell them you love them. Tell them you accept them. Remind them that they belong here.
And if you are struggling today: please stay. You deserve the chance to see what comes next.
In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. LGBTQ+ young people can also connect with The Trevor Project for 24/7 crisis support.
Love louder. Listen closer. Keep showing up.
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*The Trevor Project, 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
�**Centers for Disease Control and Prevention