The Trevor Project honored the pop star Dua Lipa with its Mental Health Champion of the Year award.

The “Houdini” hitmaker is the fourth person to receive the honor, following in his footsteps Lil Nas X, Janelle Monáe and Dylan Mulvaney.

The award recognizes public figures who have used their visibility and platform to advocate for mental health awareness and issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth.

The Grammy Award winner was an ally of the LGBTQ+ community throughout his careercriticizing Qatar for it human rights record in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup and calling fellow artist DaBaby, who collaborated on Lipa’s “Levitating” remixfor homophobic comments.

Lipa’s support of The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth in the US, dates back four years to when she appeared on an NBC Today Show segment to raise funds for the organization.

“Coming to terms with your sexuality can be quite a daunting experience, regardless of the circumstances, and for some LGBTQ+ young people it can be a time of real trauma. It’s a very vulnerable time and the really sad reality is that some people don’t survive,” she said.

Last year, she shared a message of support for the “free, true and proud” queer community.saying: Vogue France: “Homophobia and transphobia are neighbors of misogyny. Many people, deep down, are just scared of themselves. The freedom of others forces them to come to terms with something they are too afraid to express. The beauty of a free, true and proud being paralyzes them.”

Accepting her award, the singer said: “I’m incredibly excited and honored to receive this. The Trevor Project is an organization that is near and dear to my heart and I am humbled to play a role in shining a light on mental health awareness for LGBTQ+ youth.

“You are a beautiful, unstoppable community and I am constantly in awe of the courage and strength you show when you stand proudly in your truth. To every young person out there: know that you are loved, that you are not alone, and The Trevor Project is a wonderful organization that is always there for you.

“The LGBTQ+ community has been my biggest champions since the beginning of my career and I will continue to fight to make sure your voices are heard, your rights are protected and you are treated with respect for being who you are.”

The charity’s chief executive, Jaymes Black, said: “Dua Lipa’s outspoken support for LGBTQ+ rights and her candor about her own mental health struggles make her the ideal recipient for this year’s award.

“Dua provides a great example of how allies can use their platforms to amplify challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community, including access to mental health care.

“When public figures like Dua Lipa spread awareness around these issues, it signals to LGBTQ+ youth that their feelings are valid and their experiences matter.”

Following of Donald Trump victory in the US presidential election, The Trevor Project reported the number of concerned people contacting them increased by 700%.. They had received 125% more calls, texts and chats on Election Day (November 5) and the second day than the average, having previous showed about 200 percent more in the period leading up to the opening of the polls.

To donate in Dua’s honor, visit trvr.org/DuaGives.

If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at thetrevorproject.org/get-helpor texting START to 678678.

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