Thread by @HRC

1/ As #SuicideAwarenessMonth draws to a close, we must all reaffirm our commitment to supporting the well-being of LGBTQ youth who are too often made to feel hopeless and alone simply for being who they are. hrc.org/youth

2/ We pause to remember those in our community who we have lost, including Jamel Myles, Leelah Alcorn, Tyler Clementi, Sergio Urrego and far too many others. #SuicideAwarenessMonth
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3/ In 2016, suicide was the second-leading cause of death worldwide among all youth ages 15 to 29, according to the World Health Organization (@WHO). #SuicideAwarenessMonth who.int/en/news-room/f…

4/ A recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) revealed alarming levels of attempted suicide among transgender and non-binary youth. #SuicideAwarenessMonth hrc.org/blog/new-study…

5/ @HRC and @UConn’s 2018 #LGBTQYouthReport found troubling trends among more than 12,000 respondents. More than 70% of these young people reported feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness in the past week. #SuicideAwarenessMonth hrc.org/resources/2018…

6/ And, heartbreakingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that LGB youth were four times more likely than non-LGB youth to attempt suicide in the previous year. #SuicideAwarenessMonth hrc.org/blog/cdc-relea…

7/ Under the Trump-Pence administration,@BetsyDeVosED continues to attack trans youth, using them as pawns to advance a political agenda. There is no doubt that these actions have had a harmful impact on LGBTQ youth. #SuicideAwarenessMonth
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8/ Stories like these emphasize the urgency of building welcoming and safe communities for LGBTQ young people. We all can play a role in our communities to ensure that LGBTQ youth feel safe, supported, valued and loved. #SuicideAwarenessMonth hrc.org/blog/hrc-honor…

9/9 No one should ever be made to feel alone and hopeless simply for who they are. If you or someone you know is struggling, make the call:
@800273TALK: 1-800-273-8255
@TrevorProject LGBTQ Hotline: [phone]
@TransLifeline: 1-877-565-8860
#SuicideAwarenessMonth