Crisis calls from LGBTQ+ youth spiked by 700 percent after Election Day
Briefly

Following the election results, the Trevor Project reported a staggering 700 percent increase in calls, texts, and chats, signaling a profound sense of anxiety among LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBTQ+ youth are expressing feelings of fear, confusion, and anxiety, reflecting their concerns regarding a political climate that further marginalizes their identities.
The recent surge in crisis contacts is attributed to increased anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and promises from elected leaders, particularly concerning trans rights and recognition.
Most outreach now focuses on emergency responses as young LGBTQ+ Americans report overwhelming 'election anxiety' stemming from a hostile political milieu.
Read at Advocate.com
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