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Mental Health is a Struggle for LGBTQ+ Youth—Here’s 2 Ways They Want to Manage It

LGBTQ+ youth are likely to be struggling with their mental health, and these are some of the ways they’re interested in bettering it…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Mar 13 2023
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

LGBTQ+ youth are likely to be feeling burn out or emotionally drained, especially in the face of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
They’re also more likely to want to speak to someone one-on-one about their mental health—and some nonprofit organizations and therapists have been finding ways to connect with this demographic
Half of LGBTQ+ young consumers are interested in anxiety-reducing products, and some brands are making products and experiences specifically for them

YPulse has told you that the number of Gen Z who identify as LGBTQ+ continues to grow, and their needs are different compared to their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. One major difference that YPulse’s Mental Health report data has uncovered is that LGBTQ+ youth are far more likely to be struggling with their mental health than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Though these generations are growing up with more acceptance and openness around their sexual identities than previous, there are many, many obstacles they still face, and their mental wellness reflects these burdens. There’s plenty of factors contributing to the anxieties of the younger...