May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week, One Colorado is focused on the unique needs and resources for LGBTQ youth and their families.
According to the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, LGBT youth report feeling sad or hopeless at rates more than twice as high as their peers who do not identify as LGBT. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth seriously consider suicide at rates more than three times higher than heterosexual youth, and nearly 60% of transgender youth had seriously considered suicide.
We know from data in our Closing the Gap health report that LGBTQ Coloradans are about three times more likely to have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression than non-LGBTQ folks. One Colorado will continue to focus on LGBTQ mental health and hope you all continue to engage with us on social media and reach out if you need resources or support. There are many great organizations around Colorado supporting LGBTQ youth and their families. One Colorado thanks you for your work and your dedication to our youth.
