It's a sobering fact that mental health issues disproportionately affect members of the LGBTQ community. In a study (1) of LGBTQ Mississippians:

 of cisgender respondents reported feeling depressed “most of the time” or “often” in the past 12 months. 

 of transgender respondents reported the same.

 of cisgender respondents reported feeling like they wanted to die “most of the time” or “often” in the past 12 months. 

 of cisgender respondents reported feelings of anxiety “most of the time” or “often” in the past 12 months. 

High school students who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual are 

 to have attempted suicide compared to their heterosexual peers.(2)

 of transgender adults have attempted suicide in their lifetime, compared to less than 5% of the general U.S. population.(3)

Overall, LGBTQ Mississippians report serious mental health problems at a proportion almost 

 But it’s up to each of us to be a part of it.



(1) Mississippi LGBTQ Study - LGBTQ Fund of Mississippi

(2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(3) National Center for Transgender Equality

LGBTQ Mental Health Stats