The Trevor Project Leaves Twitter | HuffPost Latest News

One of the largest mental health organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth is leaving X, the social media service formerly known as Twitter.The Trevor Project announced Thursday that the nonprofit is closing its account on X, citing “increasing hate and vitriol… targeting the LGBTQ community.”“LGBTQ young people are regularly victimized at the expense of their mental health, and X’s removal of certain moderation functions makes it more difficult for us to create a welcoming space for them on this platform,” the nonprofit said in a statement on the platform.The Trevor Project noted that it will maintain a presence on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.Over the past two decades, the Trevor Project has provided a 24-hour crisis line and a social network for LGBTQ+ people between the ages of 13 and 24.Stakes are “just too high” for the group to continue its relationship with X, a spokesperson for the organization told HuffPost. The spokesperson noted that 41% of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide, and that the figures are even higher for trans and nonbinary youth, as well as youth of color.“The content we share on social media is intended to uplift and affirm LGBTQ young people, shedding light on stories to
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