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Trump Cuts Funding Threaten LGBTQ+ Youth's Mental Health

4/24/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to slash funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth services poses a grave threat during an ongoing mental health crisis. Since its inception in 2022, the lifeline has provided crucial support to over 1.2 million young individuals, and experts fear that cutting this vital resource could significantly increase suicide risks among LGBTQ+ youth.

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The Trump administration's decision to slash funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth services poses a grave threat during an ongoing mental health crisis. Since its inception in 2022, the lifeline has provided crucial support to over 1.2 million young individuals, and experts fear that cutting this vital resource could significantly increase suicide risks among LGBTQ+ youth.