These fears and issues are compounded by the stigma associated with being gay, and even within a community, the LGBT community has a hard time meeting the expectations of being accepted, loved, and included. The majority of those who have attempted suicide also report anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.
The Census Bureau reported in 2016 that over half of all Americans are gay, bisexual, or transgender, and more than a quarter of Americans identified as being lesbian, gay, or bisexual.įor some, the challenge of coming out can be particularly challenging.Īccording to a 2016 study, half of LGBT people who have tried to come out in the past year have tried suicide. In 2016, Gay and bisexual men were the fastest-growing segment of the U.S.
