Statement from Janson Wu (he/him), Senior Director of State Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project:One thing must be made clear: regardless of if, when, or how todays anticipated anti-transgender executive order and others like it may be implemented, targeting the transgender and nonbinary community on day one will cause harm especially for young people. No matter a persons political beliefs, we know, from our research and from what LGBTQ+ young people tell us, that policies like these take a damaging toll on LGBTQ+ young peoples mental health. Supporting young peoples health and well-being transcends politics, and we urge all elected officials and the media to understand the dangers that anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric pose for LGBTQ+ youth across the country.We know that many people are feeling afraid, or even confused, by what certain actions today and in the coming days mean for our community. I want to remind everyone that we are prepared for whatever lies ahead and will continue to protect and care for each other now, just as we always have. For any young person who needs support, The Trevor Projects counselors are available 24/7, and we remain committed to working alongside our partners, allies, and advocates on the ground to protect LGBTQ+ young people, and we will fight to create a country where all young people feel safe, supported, and seen exactly as they are.Relevant research:A 2024 peer-reviewed study published in Nature Human Behaviour found that anti-transgender state laws directly caused an increase in suicide attempts among transgender youth by up to 72%.An overwhelming 90% of LGBTQ+ young people said recent politics negatively impacted their well-being.Nearly half (45%) of transgender and nonbinary youth reported that they or their family have considered moving to a different state due to anti-LGBTQ+ politics and laws.A 2023 poll found 86% of transgender and nonbinary youth said recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health.Research consistently supports that LGBTQ+ young people are not inherently prone to suicide risk because of who they are, but rather, they are placed at higher risk because of how they are mistreated and stigmatized.Resources for LGBTQ+ young people:Finding Support & Building Community Amid Political UncertaintyNavigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young PersonHow to Signal You are an Ally in Hostile EnvironmentHow to Reach Out to The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Projects Self-Care FlowchartThe Trevor Projects Visual Breathing Exercise for Stress & AnxietyThe post The Trevor Project Responds to Anti-Transgender Executive Order appeared first on The Trevor Project.