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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

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

HRC and LGBTQ+ Youth  Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth are changing, but what they always need is support from each other and the adults in their lives. Visit the Human Rights Campaign's resources for young gay people.   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.

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.

Brighton Gay & Lesbian Switchboard  Operating since 1975, the BGLS is on-call every night and receives over 4000 queries every year. Site includes a directory of local services, organisations and venues.

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