# Zara Larsson Wins 2026 Mental Health Champion Award

> Zara Larsson receives Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year award for LGBTQ+ advocacy and mental health support.
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- Summary: Zara Larsson receives Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year award for LGBTQ+ advocacy and mental health support. Zara Larsson is named…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/zara-larsson-mental-health-champion-award-trevor-project-1235640193
- Author: Althea Legaspi
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:51:17+00:00
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- Topics: zara larsson, trevor project, mental health, lgbtq+, 2026, venus album, pride events, maybelline
## Zara Larsson Named 2026 Mental Health Champion
Zara Larsson has been named the Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year for her advocacy and mental health support.
## Larsson on LGBTQ+ Community Support
Larsson stated she wants young LGBTQ+ people to know she sees them, supports them, and encourages them to be exactly who they are.

> I've never understood the idea of having a platform and not using it to speak up about the things you believe in
## Venus Album Inspired by LGBTQ+ Community
Her 2024 album Venus was influenced by her LGBTQ+ fanbase, particularly after Pride events in Stockholm.

> It was actually inspired because it was Pride in Stockholm! Let's just write about loving whoever you want to love.
## Mental Health Partnership with Maybelline
Larsson partnered with Maybelline for its Brave Together mental health initiative in 2024 to provide support tools for anxiety and depression.
## Trevor Project CEO Commends Larsson
Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black praised Larsson for championing LGBTQ+ voices and speaking candidly about mental health.

> She has consistently stood alongside LGBTQ+ people, championed LGBTQ+ voices within her own creative community, and used her platform to make clear that everyone deserves the freedom to live openly and authentically.
## Key takeaway

Zara Larsson is named Trevor Project's 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year for her advocacy and mental health initiatives.