Transgender Suicide

The Trevor Helpline is the only national crisis and suicide prevention helpline for transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning youth.

The Helpline is a free and confidential service that offers hope and someone to talk to, 24/7. Trained counselors listen and understand without judgment.

There is hope, there is help. Be proud of who you are.

"Suicide is a permenant solution to a temporary problem"

If you are feeling suicidal call 911 or 1-800-Suicide

The National suicide rate is 3 per 100,000 People. The Transgender Transsexual suicide rate is 31% of our group. Over 50% of Transsexuals will have had at least one suicide attempt by their 20th birthday. Even more self harm themselves daily either by cutting or self mutilation.

The Warning Signs

Talking about death or suicide
Feeling hopeless, helpless, or worthless
Not enjoying things one usually enjoys
Using drugs or alcohol
Feeling tired or sleeping all the time
Not having an appetite or overeating
Crying a lot or being angry a lot
Having difficulty concentrating
Feeling easily frustrated and giving special things away

Suicide Risk Factors

Alcohol use is a huge risk factor for suicide. Often a person who dies by suicide has been drinking prior to his or her death. Depression is another major risk factor. Between 90-95 percent of people who attempt suicide are suffering from some sort of mood disorder or substance use disorder.

Suicide occurs most often in the fall and spring. April and May are the months when the most deaths occur. (It may be that when others begin to cheer up after the long winter, those who are depressed feel even more alone when they don’t cheer up like their friends and family.) Unmet expectations before and during the holidays, and the let down after the holidays pass, make this another time of risk.

A person who has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused is also more at risk for suicide. Abuse harms a person’s sense of self and can lead to feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, and depression. Unresolved grief around the memory of a loved one who has died can also be a risk factor. Thinking that one will never fit in at school, and that life is hopeless when so alone can also be a risk factor as well.

Suicide Risk Factors: Children, Adolescents

Relationship problems
Feeling hopeless
Parents not getting along and not being involved with their children
Anger at and wanting to “pay back” parents when mad at them
Alcohol and drug problems in the family and community
Depression
Feeling worthless
Gossip
Because other kids are doing it