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LGBTQ Teen Suicide Rates  The Newport Academy report on research that shows lesbian, gay, bi, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) teens are at increased risk of suicide and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. One of the most startling statistics: LGBTQ teens consider suicide and make suicide attempts at about four times the national rate for all adolescents.   new  recommended

Child Trends: 5 Things to Know about LGBTQ Youth  Adolescence is a time of significant physical and social-emotional development for youth. For a variety of biological and social reasons, it is also the time when many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth begin to self-identify as such.   new

Movement Advancement Project: LGBTQ Youth  US website which focusses on the challenges and strengths of LGBTQ youth ranging from challenges for transgender youth in schools, LGBTQ youth and their experiences in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and maps showing state laws that impact LGBTQ youth including conversion therapy, safe schools, and child welfare.   new

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity  Sexual orientation and gender identity/expression are important aspects of a young person’s identity. This features helps young people understand how to express their sexual orientation and gender, which are typical development tasks for all children and youth.   new

Albert Kennedy Trust  A registered charity set up to help homeless gay and lesbian teenagers. Has offices in London and Manchester.   recommended

OutUK Sexual Health  Are you ready for sex? OutUK and NHS Livewell provide lots of information to consider if you're thinking about having sex. There's information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how even if you do not have symptoms, it's worth getting tested.   recommended

Allsorts Youth Project  Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports & connects children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

BBC Newsround  BBC Newsround report on the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the history of gay rights in the UK with a simple guide for young people.

Being Gay is Okay  Information and advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and unsure under twenty-fives.

BeYou Project  The BeYou Project connects young people in Kent who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary or are questioning their sexual orientation and / or gender identity. They offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space where young LGBT+ people can meet to socialise, have fun and help each other.

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