The openly gay teen was described as "having an amazing smile and "he loved to make everyone laugh, even if you were having a bad day"
86% of transgender & nonbinary youth say state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health
Poor mental health, suicidal thoughts are increasing- Overall, young people experiencing a level of trauma/distress that requires action
LGBTQ youth with body dissatisfaction reported higher rates of depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, self-harming behaviors
"California will never be a 'don't say gay state. There are laws in place that would stop that from happening, and they are holding strong"
The 14-year-old Cruz was suffering from self-inflicted stab wounds and was rushed to hospital Tuesday night
Grants will support 54 projects to bolster behavioral & mental health infrastructure expanding capacity of treatment facilities
Girls and youth of color were overrepresented among incarcerated LGBTQ youth: 64% of incarcerated LGBTQ youth were girls
Spirit Day started in 2010 by Canadian Brittany McMillan who created the event in memory of LGBTQ+ youth who lost their lives to suicide
"Emphasis is on cultural competency and understanding of the life experiences for the LGBTQ+ community and youth in Mexico"
