Authors: Jonah P. DeChants, Ronita Nath, Kasey Suffredini, Myeshia N. Price, and Steven Hobaica,

Publication Year: November 30, 2023

Keywords: Culturally Informed Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Suicide and Suicide Prevention, Food insecurity, sexuality/gender, housing instability, victimization

Abstract:
Indigenous LGBTQ young people face numerous social threats that can harm their overall mental health and well-being, including the historical and ongoing impact of colonization and anti-LGBTQ sentiments. Despite this, significant gaps in research persist due to the underrepresentation of Indigenous young people in U.S. studies. The failure to obtain adequate sample sizes to examine the unique experiences of Indigenous LGBTQ young people perpetuates inequities and inhibits progress toward dismantling structural forces that continue to oppress them. This report uses data from a national sample of nearly 2,000 Indigenous LGBTQ young people aged 13 to 24 who participated in The Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People to contribute to our understanding of their mental health and well-being.

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Type of Resource: Report