Table 2. Comparison of the Prevalence of Mental Health and Substance Use Outcomes between LGBT+ and Cisgender Heterosexual Youth.
| 8th Grade | 11th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT+ | Cisgender Heterosexual | LGBT+ | Cisgender Heterosexual | |
| Psychological Distress | 82.1 | 55.1*** | 81.8 | 58.2*** |
| Anxiety | 80.7 | 50.7*** | 75.0 | 48.8*** |
| Alcohol Drinking | 28.4 | 16.9*** | 43.3 | 36.3*** |
| Cigarette Smoking | 6.6 | 3.0*** | 11.0 | 6.8*** |
| Vaping | 13.4 | 6.6*** | 26.0 | 18.8*** |
| Marijuana Use | 14.9 | 8.2*** | 32.3 | 23.3*** |
| Prescription Drug Misuse | 13.0 | 7.5*** | 10.4 | 6.4*** |
Note. ***p<.001.