The good news is that the great majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth are mentally healthy and resilient.  The sad news is that recent headlines of several suicides by gay (or presumed to be gay) teenagers has been a tragic reminder that many LGBT youth face family rejection, physical and sexual abuse, constant bullying, and isolation.  These highly stressful situations often contribute to depression, exacerbate depression, lead to, or increase, drug and alcohol use, eating disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, and hopelessness - all of which tend to increase suicidal behavior.

There are currently no statistics available for completed suicides ...