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Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

From a trusted source:

It's no secret that this administration is trying to erase LGBTQIA+ lived experience. With sexual and gender identity questions stripped from federal health surveys, LGBTQIA+ people are disappearing from the data used to track our health and wellbeing.

That’s why we need you to help us document what’s really happening.

The early survey findings are alarming:

• Nearly 3 out of 4 respondents report increased depression or anxiety since Inauguration Day.
• More than half report increased symptoms of post-traumatic stress.

The survey is open to LGBTQIA+ people, allies, families, teachers, providers, researchers, and anyone whose life intersects with LGBTQIA+ communities. Your voice ensures your local community is represented when findings are shared for 2026 advocacy.

Add your voice to this community-driven survey👇

Take the OUT Community Survey

Take the survey. Share the survey. Thanks!

If you have questions, complaints, or concerns about this study, you can contact Dr. Lisa Diamond, Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah (801) 585-7491.

Mandy Giles
Founder, Parents of Trans Youth

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