‘I Definitely Struggle With My Mental Health’: LGBTQ+ Students Share Their Stories.

MENTAL health; LGBTQ+ teenagers; YOUNG adults; CENTERS for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S.); LEGISLATIVE amendments; LGBTQ+ students; SUPPORT groups; GAY-straight alliances in schools

The article informs about the worsening mental health of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers, citing data from the CDC and The Trevor Project. Topic include It also discusses state legislation affecting LGBTQ+ students' rights and the challenges they face. Included are interviews with young LGBTQ+ individuals discussing their experiences and the importance of support groups like school GSAs in their lives.